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AY09 AYV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,151 mi
Last recorded107,151 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 AYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,151 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 107,150 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 105,602 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 105,581 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.956% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 1.020% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,337 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear suspension bump stops split

Fail 10 Oct 2018 98,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear suspension bump stops split

Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly scrubbed on inside edge

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre heavily scrubbed on inside edge

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Fail 13 Oct 2016 67,746 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,888 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, cannot fully inspect seatbelt

Offside Front Tyre low on tread and scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper front screen linkage worn

Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,322 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper linkage worn causing it to knock at edge of windscreen

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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AY09 AYV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY09 AYV, 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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What year was AY09 AYV registered?

AY09 AYV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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