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CF09 EAX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,467 mi
Last recorded142,467 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF09 EAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 142,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

general corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 139,162 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 139,156 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 135,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Signs of engine coolant leak. Coolant pipe front of engine.

Fail 8 Sep 2023 135,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Signs of engine coolant leak. Coolant pipe front of engine.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 130,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable slightly damaged. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 126,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing.

Fail 14 Sep 2021 126,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 122,659 miles

General underside corrosion

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 118,486 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 113,969 miles

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

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

Rear Silencer heavily corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 113,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Rear Silencer heavily corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,221 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.80mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust has corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,371 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2015 97,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 90,251 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 76,498 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,501 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 57,501 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 57,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,501 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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CF09 EAX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CF09 EAX, 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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CF09 EAX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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