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CU59 ZLX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,922 mi
Last recorded112,922 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 ZLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 112,922 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 109,375 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 106,872 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 105,534 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 105,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 97,486 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 97,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 86,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,340 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 73,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,750 miles

front subframe and rear axle has light corrosoin

rear tyres perashing

Fail 2 Sep 2015 66,704 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

front subframe and rear axle has light corrosoin

rear tyres perashing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,767 miles

rear axle has light corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2014 64,767 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear axle has light corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2013 61,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,234 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 44,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CU59 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

CU59 ZLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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