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CV09 FYF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,252 mi
Last recorded96,252 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 FYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 96,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 93,293 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 92,124 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 92,124 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 90,793 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 90,792 miles

Nearside 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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 88,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and has slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 88,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and has slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 84,323 miles

knock from steering column

Fail 27 Nov 2020 84,323 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

knock from steering column

Pass 26 Nov 2019 77,876 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test x3 (3.1 (a) (ii))

knock from rack area/steering UJ requires further investigation

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 22 Nov 2018 70,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,525 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 59,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,639 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 53,639 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 50,919 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,590 miles

front tyres wearing low

movement in n/s/f top mount

tracking out over slip plate

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to wet weather

Pass 16 Feb 2013 39,329 miles

exhaust corroded

front disc worn

play in n/s/f top mount

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,006 miles

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

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

rear brake application requires attention

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 FYF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FYF, 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 FYF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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