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CU58 RTU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,236 mi
Last recorded77,236 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 RTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 77,236 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 77,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 10 Mar 2025 66,980 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 66,980 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 66,023 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 65,757 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear shocker corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded and damp

Fail 5 Jan 2024 65,757 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside rear shocker corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded and damp

Pass 4 Jan 2023 63,413 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 60,931 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 60,931 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,064 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm

offside front tyre tread 3mm, worn on edges and cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,110 miles

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm

Fail 20 Dec 2019 57,110 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm

Pass 28 Dec 2018 52,083 miles

nearside rear tyre tread 2-3mm

Fail 28 Dec 2018 52,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 5 Dec 2017 46,736 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 42,026 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 42,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 36,989 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread 2.5mm and worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Dec 2014 32,873 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,421 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CU58 RTU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CU58 RTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU58 RTU registered?

CU58 RTU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is CU58 RTU safe to buy?

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