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CP09 HCA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,230 mi
Last recorded81,230 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 HCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 81,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 81,230 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,770 miles

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

TAIL GATE RAMS INOP-CAUTION,,AGE/MILES ETC ETC

Fail 21 Feb 2025 78,763 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

TAIL GATE RAMS INOP-CAUTION,,AGE/MILES ETC ETC

Pass 9 Feb 2024 75,335 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 75,330 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 71,863 miles

205/40/17 X 4..NSF BUMPER DAMAGED,,

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCRATCHES (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 71,863 miles

205/40/17 X 4..NSF BUMPER DAMAGED,,

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCRATCHES (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,794 miles

body damage on n/s front

Fail 25 Feb 2021 64,794 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body damage on n/s front

Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,248 miles

SERV?..205/40/17 X 4,,SCTRATCHES ON W/SCREEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fail 28 Feb 2020 61,248 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ***************WIPER BLADE TORN..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (3.4 (b) (ii))

SERV?..205/40/17 X 4,,SCTRATCHES ON W/SCREEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,160 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer-edge.

Fail 27 Feb 2019 57,160 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer-edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 51,971 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 51,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,356 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 45,356 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,972 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 28,116 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 20,053 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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CP09 HCA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CP09 HCA, 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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CP09 HCA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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