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CA59 HOW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,313 mi
Last recorded85,313 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 HOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,313 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 85,312 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 85,284 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,849 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 79,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe holed at o/s/f bottom arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 77,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 72,424 miles

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

offside sill corroded at rear

Pass 30 May 2017 66,814 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 66,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,232 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 57,447 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 57,447 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 51,529 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,554 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 35,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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CA59 HOW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HOW, 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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CA59 HOW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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