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CV09 FZL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,498 mi
Last recorded143,498 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 FZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 143,498 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 143,496 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking /misting oil (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 138,685 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 138,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 128,157 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 128,154 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full exhaust needs replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 122,374 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 122,360 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 117,444 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 117,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 112,975 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 112,953 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 107,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 103,555 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 103,555 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 94,818 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 94,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 78,308 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 68,315 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 52,713 miles

play o/s/f top strutt mounting.

Fail 7 May 2013 42,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to required limit.

front brake discs worn.

Pass 7 May 2013 42,062 miles

both front tyres close to required limit.

front brake discs worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,185 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 FZL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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