2009 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VAUXHALL
- Year
- 2009
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 1248 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 14 March 2027 (273 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,785 mi
AI verdict AVOID 38/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2009 Vauxhall has 20 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 18,785 miles. The vehicle's mileage has also been suspiciously low for several years, raising serious ownership and maintenance concerns.
The vehicle recorded suspiciously low mileage of 246 miles/year between Feb 2021 and Feb 2024, followed by a significant drop in annual usage, indicating potential periods of inactivity or deliberate underreporting.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Tyres failed on 2019-07-19, indicating critical safety neglect.
- DANGEROUS defect: Windscreen failed on 2019-07-19, showing a history of safety-critical issues.
- Recurring exhaust advisories (2018, 2023) escalated to MAJOR failure in Dec 2023.
- Recurring suspension advisories (2014, 2024) escalated to MAJOR failure in Sep 2014.
Working in its favour
- Current MOT is valid until March 2027, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current owner has addressed issues.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.
- Consistent annual mileage before 2021, suggesting regular use in its early life.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 18,785 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 24,185 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2014 | FAIL | 29,678 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 29,678 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 35,058 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 48,924 mi |
ADVISORY rera silencer outer skin in poor coondition ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 58,516 mi |
ADVISORY front brake discs and pads worn ADVISORY both front tyres wearing on edge
|
| Jul 2018 | FAIL | 74,011 mi |
ADVISORY exhaust outer skin poor MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 74,011 mi |
ADVISORY exhaust outer skin poor
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 84,344 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 98,576 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY exhaust outer skin poor ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 98,576 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY exhaust outer skin poor ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 106,109 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | FAIL | 108,481 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 108,493 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2023 | FAIL | 110,215 mi |
MAJOR Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) MAJOR Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear exhaust poor condition DANGEROUS Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 110,269 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 113,401 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 113,497 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 117,249 mi | None recorded |
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