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AY59 ZZO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,231 mi
Last recorded77,231 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 77,231 miles

slight roughness in steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2026 77,230 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

slight roughness in steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2025 68,086 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges. 185/65r15 Dot 11/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 60,035 miles

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 57,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r15 Dot 24/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 57,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 56,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,903 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 52,794 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,503 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,474 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 41,474 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,067 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,460 miles

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 ZZO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

AY59 ZZO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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