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CT09 FCY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,445 mi
Last recorded118,445 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT09 FCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 118,445 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 118,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 111,970 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 111,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 104,690 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,908 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,659 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 95,644 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,036 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 91,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,552 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s rear shock absorber casing is corroded.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Some play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Sump is corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 85,552 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s rear shock absorber casing is corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Some play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Sump is corroded.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 85,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function Oil leaked out through corroded casing. (2.7.2a)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s rear shock absorber casing is corroded.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Some play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Sump is corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,087 miles

Brake discs are corroded.

Front subframe is corroded.

Sump is corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 80,087 miles

Brake discs are corroded.

Front subframe is corroded.

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Sump is corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,884 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Front subframe is corroding.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Sump is corroding.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 65,883 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Front subframe is corroding.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Sump is corroding.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,455 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)

engine managment light on

offside rear tyre perishing

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 33,670 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers wiper split

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 FCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FCY, 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 FCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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