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CA09 CHV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,083 mi
Last recorded52,083 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 CHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 52,083 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 52,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 51,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 51,728 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 50,369 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak , possible oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At junction of intermediate pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,916 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 45,828 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 43,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,680 miles

Both engine breather hoses in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,202 miles

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,265 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 26,129 miles

nearside front wiper detiorated but still clears screen

Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,424 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 16,165 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,653 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 9,920 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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CA09 CHV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CA09 CHV, 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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What year was CA09 CHV registered?

CA09 CHV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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