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AX09 AVF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,831 mi
Last recorded115,831 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX09 AVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,831 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2023 111,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Heatshield above back box loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing, out of shape 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing, out of shape 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 111,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure Bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Heatshield above back box loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing, out of shape 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing, out of shape 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 108,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 105,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking but not excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 105,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking but not excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 95,403 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 95,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,618 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 70,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,339 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,371 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,523 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 28,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 23,011 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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AX09 AVF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX09 AVF, 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 AVF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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