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AY59 CDK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,127 mi
Last recorded178,127 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 CDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 178,127 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 178,125 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 175,635 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 170,415 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 166,448 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 166,446 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 164,516 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 162,181 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 162,179 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 14 Oct 2019 161,701 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 161,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 142,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 126,965 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,549 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded away

Fail 12 Oct 2016 104,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,917 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,788 miles

rear tyres perishing

service due december or in 3500 miles which ever comes soonest

slight wear in front suspension top mounts

Fail 17 Oct 2014 78,788 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear tyres perishing

service due december or in 3500 miles which ever comes soonest

slight wear in front suspension top mounts

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,118 miles

front tyre treads starting to wear low

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Fail 28 Aug 2013 62,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyre treads starting to wear low

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,738 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn thin

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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AY59 CDK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY59 CDK, 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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AY59 CDK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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