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AV59 LYW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,928 mi
Last recorded102,928 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 LYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 102,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 102,916 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed at front and top edge around lower arm front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 98,784 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 98,773 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed at front inner lower arm mounting bolt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 94,900 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 94,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 91,562 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 87,969 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 87,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 84,548 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 84,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,275 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top mount has slight movement

Fail 26 Jun 2019 77,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top mount has slight movement

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,860 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,562 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,850 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,763 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Nov 2012 34,019 miles

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)

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 LYW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LYW, 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

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What year was AV59 LYW registered?

AV59 LYW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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The MOT history for AV59 LYW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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