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C5 MPN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,391 mi
Last recorded121,391 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 MPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 121,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 121,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 117,744 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 101,677 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 86,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 83,437 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 77,547 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 77,520 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 58,545 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 47,719 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 37,167 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2014 36,869 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 34,288 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,592 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 MPN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPN, 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 MPN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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