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AV59 YOL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,646 mi
Last recorded154,646 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 154,646 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 152,634 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 152,633 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n.s 185.70.14, o.s 185.65.14 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 152,630 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective smashed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 148,869 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 143,970 miles

Coolant leak radiator

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 143,970 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 138,686 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 138,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,341 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 132,341 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 128,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 3 inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 128,852 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 3 inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 116,547 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 109,489 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 106,614 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,637 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,754 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2015 97,754 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2013 87,759 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 31,815 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 62,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,886 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 YOL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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