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AY59 CDU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,420 mi
Last recorded162,420 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 162,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 149,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shock mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from crankcase breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer casing condition poor

Pass 6 Oct 2023 139,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 127,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 116,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 103,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 93,196 miles

Front subframe becoming corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 85,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play top suspension mounting

Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2017 79,161 miles

1.rear exhaust box becoming corroded 2.nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2017 79,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

1.rear exhaust box becoming corroded 2.nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 71,407 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,486 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 54,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,104 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,982 miles

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

slight bulge in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,017 miles

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

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 CDU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 AY59 CDU, 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 CDU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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