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CE09 TSZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,251 mi
Last recorded122,251 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 TSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 122,251 miles

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

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

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

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

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

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

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION (OUTER SKIN)

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 121,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2020 106,625 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 101,721 miles

front brake pads low and brake discs worn

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2019 101,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front brake pads low and brake discs worn

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 91,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,005 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 85,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,350 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 63,028 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,003 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 54,995 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,520 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 34,624 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 TSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CE09 TSZ, 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 TSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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