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CE09 OPB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,895 mi
Last recorded181,895 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 OPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 181,895 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 181,668 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 173,347 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 173,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 162,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 162,057 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended won't release under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 160,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 158,843 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 158,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 142,847 miles

exhust tail box corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 142,752 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhust tail box corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 125,342 miles

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,035 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorbers cover deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer tread slightly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer out skin corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 111,019 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorbers cover deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer tread slightly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer out skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,627 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,554 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,027 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,370 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 38,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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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CE09 OPB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CE09 OPB, 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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CE09 OPB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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