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AY59 ZSV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,683 mi
Last recorded154,683 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 154,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

damage to o/s/f

engine sump rusty

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2017 154,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

damage to o/s/f

engine sump rusty

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2016 148,716 miles

Slight blow from exhaust system Flexi pipe.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 148,715 miles

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

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

Slight blow from exhaust system Flexi pipe.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 132,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 132,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 116,465 miles

exhaust back box poor

Fail 30 Jun 2014 116,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust back box poor

o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,925 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,879 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 74,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 ZSV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZSV, 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 AY59 ZSV registered?

AY59 ZSV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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