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SO09 UAU

2009 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,698 mi
Last recorded68,698 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Opel Corsa59,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 UAU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 68,698 miles

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

Front Upper suspension strut mountings have play

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2026 68,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Upper suspension strut mountings have play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 62,619 miles

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

Front Upper suspension mountings have play

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 56,170 miles

Front Upper suspension strut mountings have play

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

Fail 2 Feb 2024 56,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper suspension strut mountings have play

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

Pass 2 Feb 2023 53,158 miles

Front Upper suspension mountings have play

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

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

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 53,158 miles

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

Front Upper suspension mountings have play

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

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

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 51,275 miles

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

Front Upper suspension mountings have play

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

Rear shock-absobers corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 48,389 miles

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

Front Upper suspension mountings have play

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 45,243 miles

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

Front Upper suspension mounting have play

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,239 miles

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

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

slight wear in front strut top mountings

Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,233 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

slight oil leak/s

Pass 13 Feb 2017 33,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 28,860 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 39,616 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 39,616 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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SO09 UAU is a 2009 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 59,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO09 UAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO09 UAU registered?

SO09 UAU is a 2009 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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