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CU09 BUE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,249 mi
Last recorded194,249 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 BUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 194,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2024 139,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2023 124,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 106,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,575 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 98,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,849 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 71,849 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 43,840 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,755 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 37,677 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2017 32,999 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 32,998 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Feb 2016 29,156 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,868 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 22,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,392 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

exhaust system corroded

various marks to body and wheels

Pass 25 Feb 2013 16,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

surface corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,438 miles

n/s/f alloy wheel damaged

small dents in drivers door

various scratches to body work

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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CU09 BUE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CU09 BUE, 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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CU09 BUE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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