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AY09 AYW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,353 mi
Last recorded103,353 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 AYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 103,353 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 101,350 miles

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

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 2 Jul 2024 100,821 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 100,821 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 97,886 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,479 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,096 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 88,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 83,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 83,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 74,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak oil pressure switch

Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak oil pressure switch

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,823 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 45,823 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,759 miles

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Fail 9 Jul 2013 41,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

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 AYW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYW, 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 AYW registered?

AY09 AYW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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