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CE09 XXG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,329 mi
Last recorded122,329 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 122,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box peeling

Fail 17 Nov 2021 122,217 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box peeling

Pass 16 Nov 2020 117,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 117,270 miles

Fuel system component leaking poss filtter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 107,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box outer skin peeling away

Pass 10 May 2018 97,304 miles

Offside Rear reverse light not working

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear shock dust covers insecure

exhaust back box outer skin peeling away

Fail 16 Apr 2018 91,110 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reverse light not working

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear shock dust covers insecure

exhaust back box outer skin peeling away

Pass 15 Apr 2017 89,045 miles

both front brake discs worn

exhaust back box outer skin peeling away

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,566 miles

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

rusty back box exhaust

Fail 15 Apr 2016 75,422 miles

Fuel system component leaking near filtter (7.2.3)

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

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

rusty back box exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,902 miles

1 nsr and osf shocks light mist of oil and osr shock reduced damping effect

2 nsf tyre has some sidewall damage no cords expossed and tyre wearing on outer edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,773 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2013 44,446 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,990 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 34,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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CE09 XXG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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