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CA09 VOT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,387 mi
Last recorded75,387 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 75,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has been run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and oil light on (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 75,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has been run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and oil light on (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 74,027 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil light on

Pass 3 May 2023 73,096 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive from around cam cover and oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot will not open

Pass 3 May 2022 71,228 miles

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

oil warning light on

Fail 29 Apr 2022 71,193 miles

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

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

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

oil warning light on

Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,083 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,622 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,490 miles

engine breather pipes split

Fail 14 Aug 2018 63,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine breather pipes split

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,993 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking and low on tread

Fail 7 Aug 2017 61,953 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking and low on tread

Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,806 miles

both rear tyres slightly low on tread

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner & outer tread

Fail 4 Aug 2016 60,764 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres slightly low on tread

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner & outer tread

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,958 miles

please note that drivers wiper blade is split & needs to be replaced as soon as possible

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VOT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

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

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