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CC05 XLC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,950 mi
Last recorded118,950 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC05 XLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,950 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 112,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 6 Oct 2023 112,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2022 109,253 miles

suspension corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 109,253 miles

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

suspension corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,887 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 104,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubs inner wing on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 95,544 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2020 95,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,739 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 84,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Central exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp damaged but secure

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,065 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,087 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,977 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 52,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,145 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 50,145 miles

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

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)

slight play n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 1 May 2013 42,357 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 35,421 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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CC05 XLC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CC05 XLC, 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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CC05 XLC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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