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CB59 AMB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,139 mi
Last recorded125,139 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB59 AMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 125,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 120,829 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 114,428 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

rear bumper damage

Fail 17 May 2018 114,428 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

rear bumper damage

Pass 24 May 2017 108,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear bumper damage

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,796 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 84,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 79,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,985 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,870 miles

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

Oil leak

front wipers worn

nearside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Fail 4 Apr 2013 75,870 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wipers worn

nearside rear tyre close to wear indicators

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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CB59 AMB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CB59 AMB, 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 CB59 AMB registered?

CB59 AMB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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