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CA09 PBO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,517 mi
Last recorded86,517 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 PBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 86,517 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 86,430 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 81,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 78,678 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 72,130 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,718 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 60,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,067 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2018 53,945 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,739 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 49,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Oil leak oil pressure switch leaking ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at repair (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 46,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 46,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,893 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,967 miles

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

damage to osr bumper

exhaust corroded

slight damage to sills

wet weather condtions

Fail 26 Aug 2014 37,967 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

damage to osr bumper

exhaust corroded

slight damage to sills

wet weather condtions

Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 19 Jun 2013 29,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2012 22,249 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 22,249 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 PBO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PBO, 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 PBO registered?

CA09 PBO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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