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CU59 ZLV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,967 mi
Last recorded60,967 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 ZLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 60,967 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 59,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 56,962 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 56,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 54,889 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 52,306 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 50,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 49,590 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 49,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 48,161 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracked / perished

Pass 3 Jan 2018 45,583 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 43,450 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,785 miles

oil leak from oil pressure sensor

Fail 4 Jan 2016 40,785 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from oil pressure sensor

Pass 2 Jan 2015 37,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 37,420 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 33,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 33,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,314 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 24,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CU59 ZLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU59 ZLV, 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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What year was CU59 ZLV registered?

CU59 ZLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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