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AV59 DLO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,133 mi
Last recorded157,133 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 DLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 157,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 150,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 139,323 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 127,709 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 127,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 102,734 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 102,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 94,360 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 90,088 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 90,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,839 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 85,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 80,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 73,416 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 73,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 66,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres lipped

Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres lipped

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,377 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 45,376 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 26,736 miles

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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AV59 DLO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV59 DLO, 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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AV59 DLO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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