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CE59 XBV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

136,710 mi
Last recorded136,710 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 XBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 136,710 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box poor condition

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 136,710 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box poor condition

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 134,507 miles

Front Both sides coil spring top mounts slightly relative movement visible

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box poor condition

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 131,946 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 131,946 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 131,908 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened offside front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2021 115,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTING

Fail 17 Sep 2021 115,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTING

Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTING

Fail 18 Sep 2020 102,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTING

Pass 21 Sep 2019 88,841 miles

REAR EXHAUST OUTER CASING RUSTING

Fail 20 Sep 2019 88,833 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR EXHAUST OUTER CASING RUSTING

Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND O/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust rusting

Fail 14 Sep 2018 76,202 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour AND O/S REAR (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND O/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust rusting

Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,764 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing rusted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 64,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear exhaust box outer casing rusted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,118 miles

Rear exhaust rusting

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,953 miles

Nearside Front and o/s in link arms slight wear

Fail 17 Sep 2015 42,953 miles

Nearside Front and o/s in link arms slight wear

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,093 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 30,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 18,776 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 13,251 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 XBV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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