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CU09 ZXM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,329 mi
Last recorded133,329 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 ZXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 133,329 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear silencer outer skin rusty

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction lower part of windscreen has a crack but not obstructing drivers view (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 133,321 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear silencer outer skin rusty

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction lower part of windscreen has a crack but not obstructing drivers view (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 123,354 miles

Both front strut tops have slight play in upper attachment

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2020 123,353 miles

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

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

Both front strut tops have slight play in upper attachment

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2019 111,677 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,048 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Nov 2018 100,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,377 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2017 87,370 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2017 87,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,331 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 81,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,791 miles

Interior mirror loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,976 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,494 miles

n/s/r brake dics worn

steel wheels fitted to rear on retest

Fail 15 Mar 2012 40,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake dics worn

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 ZXM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CU09 ZXM, 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 ZXM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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