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AV59 XHJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,219 mi
Last recorded97,219 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 XHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 97,219 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 97,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 88,069 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 88,069 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 83,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 83,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,086 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 67,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 62,076 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 62,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2019 55,280 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 46,881 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 34,833 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 23,843 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 23,843 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 23,823 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack/perish on tread

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 22,516 miles

Engine breather hoses swelling

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 22,516 miles

Engine breather hoses swelling

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 18,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 18,509 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 13,376 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 XHJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol 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 XHJ, 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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What year was AV59 XHJ registered?

AV59 XHJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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