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CA59 HGJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,977 mi
Last recorded88,977 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 HGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 88,977 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 88,977 miles

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

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,781 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 84,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 80,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,672 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 75,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut to tyre tread deep enough to expose cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,175 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 65,917 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 65,917 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Item hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,790 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 61,790 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate delaminated. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 55,791 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 55,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm holed and corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected holed and corroded by o/s/f lower suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured emitting slight white light light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 49,400 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 43,688 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,274 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 37,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,913 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 24,959 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,893 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 18,893 miles

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

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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CA59 HGJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CA59 HGJ, 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 CA59 HGJ registered?

CA59 HGJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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