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AV09 XCS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,466 mi
Last recorded98,466 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 XCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 98,466 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 24 Apr 2025 91,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside damage to nearside mirror cover

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 91,145 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside damage to nearside mirror cover

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 86,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 86,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 79,535 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,284 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 71,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 63,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2021 63,683 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 61,126 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2020 61,126 miles

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,955 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,736 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,132 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 42,139 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre near tread bars

offside mirror casing repaired with tape

Pass 7 Jun 2014 33,823 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 31,079 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 26,463 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 26,463 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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AV09 XCS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,147 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV09 XCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV09 XCS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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