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AV59 DXC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,088 mi
Last recorded143,088 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 DXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 143,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 129,540 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 129,532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear damage to bumper area

Pass 9 Feb 2024 116,413 miles

Front subframe rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2023 103,735 miles

Front brake discs rusty on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2022 98,728 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,134 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 94,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 90,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,075 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 85,934 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 80,750 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,848 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 69,156 miles

Rear exhaust box casing deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,323 miles

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,336 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DXC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV59 DXC?

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What year was AV59 DXC registered?

AV59 DXC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is AV59 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 DXC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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