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CE09 RFX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,395 mi
Last recorded85,395 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 RFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 85,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,667 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s lower arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 79,667 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s lower arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 77,165 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 77,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 70,569 miles

Rear shocker covers

Fail 18 May 2017 70,569 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Rear shocker covers

Pass 18 May 2016 63,680 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 63,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 54,872 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 46,047 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 37,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 25,746 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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CE09 RFX 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 CE09 RFX, 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 RFX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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