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C5 HCM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,173 mi
Last recorded61,173 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HCM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 61,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Boot switch intermittent

Rear Both Sill mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 61,173 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front have slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Boot switch intermittent

Rear Both Sill mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 59,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also wearing edge (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 57,348 miles

Body corroded at various places

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 57,348 miles

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

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

Body corroded at various places

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 55,438 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure at the axle

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,494 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 51,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 49,378 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 47,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.81mm (195/55/16 87V) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,432 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 44,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,184 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 39,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 33,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,933 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 23,817 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,817 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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C5 HCM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C5 HCM, 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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C5 HCM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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