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AX09 AUK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,011 mi
Last recorded152,011 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX09 AUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 152,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 148,128 miles

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

Rear Rear Exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2024 148,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear Exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2023 145,204 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2023 145,204 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2022 129,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Unable to test rear seats/belts

Fail 22 Mar 2022 129,826 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Unable to test rear seats/belts

Pass 24 Mar 2021 123,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 123,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 113,273 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 113,273 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,185 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 105,185 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 99,018 miles

Rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,290 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 92,290 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,628 miles

rear exhaust is in poor condition

rear shocks have a light misting of oil

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,520 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,520 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,414 miles

rear bumper has some damage

Fail 30 Jun 2014 66,414 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

rear bumper has some damage

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,847 miles

rear exhasut is in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,926 miles

rear tyres are worn close to limit

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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AX09 AUK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black 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 AX09 AUK, 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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AX09 AUK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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