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CU59 ZMV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,050 mi
Last recorded166,050 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 ZMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 166,050 miles

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

Outer skin of rear silencer corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and o/s rear tyres wearing on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 162,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 153,981 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 153,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 147,667 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 147,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 133,916 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 122,587 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 122,587 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 112,265 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 112,265 miles

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,295 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 104,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,811 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 83,251 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,477 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,627 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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CU59 ZMV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

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

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