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CA09 PZS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,630 mi
Last recorded105,630 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 PZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 105,630 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 100,568 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 100,566 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,411 miles

front subframe & suspension corroding

rear axle corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2020 94,409 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front subframe & suspension corroding

rear axle corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,083 miles

front subframe corroding

Fail 4 Oct 2019 88,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front subframe corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,608 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 81,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre bald + split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + split +perished advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge change asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn + split + perished change asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,591 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 70,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,233 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 56,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,158 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,389 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,853 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,153 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 PZS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PZS, 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 PZS registered?

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

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