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CE59 TVL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,082 mi
Last recorded115,082 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 TVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 115,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 110,194 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in inner side wall ()

Fail 3 Sep 2024 110,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in inner side wall ()

Pass 13 Sep 2023 107,562 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 107,562 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 102,254 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front subframe/suspension assemblies etc advise attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 102,254 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front subframe/suspension assemblies etc advise attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 96,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front subframe advise attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 96,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on subframe and suspension arms

Pass 9 Jul 2020 94,879 miles

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

Offside drivers door mirror casing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

back box outer skin corroded

both rear tyres heavily cracked

offside front drop link boot damaged

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,661 miles

backbox outer skin corroded

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,763 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,367 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 79,367 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

R tyres cracking

back box corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,264 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,996 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 38,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,949 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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CE59 TVL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

CE59 TVL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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