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CC07 COW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,313 mi
Last recorded99,313 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC07 COW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 99,313 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 99,267 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 93,871 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard rear box fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm / slightly perished / 9 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm / slightly perished / 9 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 93,871 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy Non standard rear box fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm / slightly perished / 9 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm / slightly perished / 9 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 85,496 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 85,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 84,333 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2023 84,292 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,802 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged showing signs of been driven on whilst flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine management light came on intermittently during test.

misfire from engine.

Fail 30 Dec 2020 82,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged showing signs of been driven on whilst flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine management light came on intermittently during test.

misfire from engine.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 81,134 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 81,134 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,815 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,257 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 71,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,800 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,847 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2013 50,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,630 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 40,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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CC07 COW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc 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 CC07 COW, 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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CC07 COW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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