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CT09 FBC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,418 mi
Last recorded98,418 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT09 FBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,418 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 98,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 84,413 miles

front suspension components corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 84,412 miles

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

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

front suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,599 miles

Brake fluid level low

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 59,879 miles

o/s front tyre close to limit at time of test

Fail 13 May 2016 59,873 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre close to limit at time of test

Pass 29 May 2015 47,318 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advance corrosion in rear exhaust

Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,624 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2014 34,624 miles

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

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

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

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

crackes on both front tyres

Fail 31 Jan 2013 28,741 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 28,741 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2012 24,068 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 24,068 miles

Nearside front wiper blade torn

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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CT09 FBC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CT09 FBC, 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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CT09 FBC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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