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CE59 ELW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,027 mi
Last recorded142,027 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 ELW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 142,027 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 142,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 131,906 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 131,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 128,674 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 127,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 124,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

sub frame corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 174,476 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

sub frame corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 120,746 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 120,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 111,405 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock shrouds loose

exhaust back box badly corroded

front brake discs corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2017 97,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear shock shrouds loose

exhaust back box badly corroded

front brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,421 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,176 miles

nearside rear shock shroud insicure

Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,843 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 51,843 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,114 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 38,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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CE59 ELW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE59 ELW, 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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What year was CE59 ELW registered?

CE59 ELW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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