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HIG 8970

2009 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi

Silver Other 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,216 mi
Last recorded146,216 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 8970
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa Sxi
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 146,216 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 146,080 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,825 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 135,766 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 126,792 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 118,055 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 118,409 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 109,700 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 101,131 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 100,897 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 95,481 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa Sxi?

Based on 6,981 MOT tests across 1,283 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,197
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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HIG 8970 is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi in Silver with a 1,229cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa Sxi fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HIG 8970, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa Sxi typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa Sxi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HIG 8970 registered?

HIG 8970 is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is HIG 8970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 8970 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HIG 8970 have outstanding finance?

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