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CP59 EBM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,126 mi
Last recorded82,126 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 EBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 82,126 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 82,125 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 77,022 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 77,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 63,155 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 63,143 miles

Emissions not tested Item fitted inside exhaust tip not allowing probe to be inserted. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer and silencer joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 56,021 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2021 56,021 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2020 50,642 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 50,642 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 48,322 miles

Nearside Front Upper play in strut mount

Fail 14 Dec 2019 48,283 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper play in strut mount

Pass 10 Dec 2018 44,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper slight play in strut mounts

Pass 18 Dec 2017 40,555 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 35,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 31,458 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,677 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 21,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 17,099 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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CP59 EBM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CP59 EBM, 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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CP59 EBM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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