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C8 VET

2009 Chevrolet Corvette

Blue Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,316 mi
Last recorded27,316 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Corvette38,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 VET
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 27,316 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Weeping slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 26,989 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 26,488 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 26,488 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 25,774 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 24,916 miles

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

parking brake travel high

Fail 19 May 2021 24,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements swapped for test (0.1 (d))

parking brake travel high

Pass 2 Apr 2019 23,395 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 22,620 miles

EML Light On

Fail 12 Dec 2016 22,565 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML Light On

Pass 24 Dec 2015 21,732 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 19,255 miles

eml on

front tyres very low on edges

rear tyres getting low

Pass 13 Dec 2013 18,298 miles

eml on

front tyres low on tread

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,725 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 6,972 MOT tests across 1,377 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
Direction indicator incorrect colour 82
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 59
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C8 VET is a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette in Blue with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 38,060 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 Chevrolet Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 VET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 17 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 VET registered?

C8 VET is a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 23 January 2009.

Is C8 VET safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 VET shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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