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AX09 AWG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,680 mi
Last recorded146,680 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX09 AWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 146,680 miles

Battery flat.

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front and rear bumpers damaged at mounts. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coolant low. Unable to top up as coolant cap has fallen apart.

Nearside Door damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Boot lid would not open. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 146,680 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Weak and intermittent. (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not correctly retracting. (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both. High level still operational. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery flat.

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front and rear bumpers damaged at mounts. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coolant low. Unable to top up as coolant cap has fallen apart.

Nearside Door damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Boot lid would not open. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 136,572 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge no cords/ply exposed at time advise replace

Offside Front tyre wear edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both advise replace (0.1 (b))

boot wont open gained access though rear seats

front and rear bumpers damage, front bonnet damaged though secured

Pass 8 Dec 2022 120,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 120,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 110,034 miles

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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 99,876 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 90,282 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,802 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 79,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,948 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 67,939 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195 65r15 all others are 185 65r15 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 56,486 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 48,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 40,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,236 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,895 miles

Slight deteroiration on nearside rear tyre

Slight deteroiration on offside front wiper blade

Slight deteroiration on offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,558 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 AWG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AWG, 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 AWG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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