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CA09 GYW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,660 mi
Last recorded37,660 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 GYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 37,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 36,940 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 35,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 32,257 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 30,470 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 29,751 miles

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

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

This model can be identified by the 6th digit of the VIN being 'D' and the year identifier is the 10th digit. This model may have increased lift in the front strut upper bearings. This movement may vary between N/S and O/S as well as between vehicles

Pass 26 Jul 2019 28,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 28,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 26,550 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 22,650 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 18,984 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,340 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge bud 185/65/15

Pass 31 Jul 2014 13,541 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 10,729 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 8,752 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 GYW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc 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 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

CA09 GYW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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