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CM03 SJM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,865 mi
Last recorded64,865 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM03 SJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 64,865 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 64,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 63,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 62,810 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 61,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 61,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 60,559 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 60,049 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 54,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 43,203 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 43,203 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,459 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 24,059 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,399 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,272 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 5,992 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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CM03 SJM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CM03 SJM, 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 CM03 SJM registered?

CM03 SJM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is CM03 SJM safe to buy?

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