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AV59 YOO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,824 mi
Last recorded150,824 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 150,824 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 139,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cuts to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2023 139,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cuts to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2022 134,091 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Movement in offside front strut top mount

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2021 128,899 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate damaged (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

wipers deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2021 128,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate damaged (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

wipers deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2020 125,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tail box corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2020 125,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tail box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 113,499 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge.

rear exhaust box outer skin damaged.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 113,499 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge.

rear exhaust box outer skin damaged.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 98,833 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it and tyre is perishing.

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,490 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 88,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,613 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,585 miles

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

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 17 Mar 2015 62,436 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,597 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,224 miles

o/s/r s/absorber cover broken

Fail 17 Dec 2013 50,224 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)

o/s/r s/absorber cover broken

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,949 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 40,949 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

offside rear tyre starting to perish.

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 YOO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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