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CA09 VWV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,523 mi
Last recorded76,523 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 76,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,716 miles

Both front strut top mountings have slight play.

Front sub frame rusty.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 73,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front strut top mountings have slight play.

Front sub frame rusty.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 67,531 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2023 67,401 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s,,, recommend wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear,,, recommend wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system, slight deterioration

Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,161 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear,, recommend wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front and n/s/r tyres perished and tyres are 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s/r tyre is 13 years old

Fail 12 Sep 2022 67,161 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear,, recommend wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front and n/s/r tyres perished and tyres are 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s perished (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s/r tyre is 13 years old

Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,803 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s ,,, recommend wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

clutch slave cylinder misty

exhaust system, slight deterioration

Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower,, recommend wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch slave cylinder misty

exhaust system, slight deterioration

rear heat shield insecure, rectified

Fail 15 Sep 2020 66,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower,, recommend wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

clutch slave cylinder misty

exhaust system, slight deterioration

rear heat shield insecure, rectified

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,080 miles

exhaust system, slight deterioration

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front ,, iner surfaces slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 65,810 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, inner surfaces slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,632 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, inner surfaces, slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,047 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 58,047 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,027 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)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,370 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 44,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,642 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,011 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 VWV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWV, 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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CA09 VWV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 August 2009.

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