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AY59 ZZS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,994 mi
Last recorded138,994 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 138,994 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 138,994 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 185 65 15 88H required (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 122,025 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 122,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 102,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 102,059 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 84,235 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged LOOSE ()

Fail 3 Jan 2023 84,234 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MID SECTION(MID TO REAR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged LOOSE ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface WATER IN UNIT (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,826 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorber bumpstops split allowing dust covers to drop

Fail 14 Dec 2021 67,826 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorber bumpstops split allowing dust covers to drop

Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,715 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 57,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,340 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 52,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine breather hose split

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,356 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,762 miles

Engine warning light on

Offside rear tyre tread worn inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2017 39,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine warning light on

Offside rear tyre tread worn inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,382 miles

eml light on

Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,103 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 21,260 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,904 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 ZZS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

AY59 ZZS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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