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C8 GAB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,002 mi
Last recorded92,002 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 GAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 92,002 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 87,885 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight distortion both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 85,788 miles

Both rear tyres treads are slightly distorting

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside front and nearside rear (faded bulbs) (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 85,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge totally bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres treads are slightly distorting

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside front and nearside rear (faded bulbs) (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn + tyre in very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 81,018 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 76,725 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 71,762 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 71,752 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 65,943 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,114 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,666 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,999 miles

Offside Rear tyre has had a puncture repair

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,505 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,503 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,560 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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C8 GAB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 C8 GAB, 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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C8 GAB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 August 2009.

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