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AV09 CTO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,062 mi
Last recorded127,062 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 CTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 127,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 127,062 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 126,891 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

oil pressure light is always on

Pass 11 Nov 2021 118,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlight lens broken - unit damaged

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

windscreen scratch

Fail 10 Nov 2021 118,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlight lens broken - unit damaged

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

windscreen scratch

Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,657 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight water ingress to rear no plate (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,318 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 102,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine man light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damaged (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge some feathering to n/s/f tyre inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 8 Nov 2018 92,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2018 92,105 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 76,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,195 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,435 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,174 miles

play in wiper limkage on the off side

Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,873 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wiper linkage worn.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 45,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wiper blades split.

wiper linkage worn.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,791 miles

wiper blades hitting side of screen

Fail 19 Feb 2013 36,791 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blades hitting side of screen

Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,891 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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AV09 CTO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AV09 CTO, 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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AV09 CTO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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