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CV09 ABX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,201 mi
Last recorded152,201 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 ABX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 152,201 miles

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

corrosion on bonnet

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Apr 2025 152,193 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on bonnet

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Apr 2024 144,393 miles

light corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 9 May 2023 132,738 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury bonnett (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 132,736 miles

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

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

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury bonnett (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,298 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 127,298 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 117,418 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 117,418 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 104,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 102,311 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 102,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,850 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 93,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

items removed from view

Pass 8 Mar 2015 84,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2015 84,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2014 73,887 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 73,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,767 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,619 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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CV09 ABX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV09 ABX, 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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CV09 ABX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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