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CU09 CHV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,996 mi
Last recorded97,996 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 CHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 97,996 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 88,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/Side front Macpherson strut/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 88,431 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near lower arm mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear shockabsorber dust covers loose to housings.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts.Strongly recommend replace. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper support bearing/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust sections very rusty.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Fronts. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 83,609 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 83,607 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,214 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,951 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 72,951 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 66,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 66,717 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,566 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,550 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished in between tread

Fail 17 Jan 2017 55,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre perished in between tread

Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,610 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,232 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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CU09 CHV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CHV, 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 CHV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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