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CV09 FZW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,602 mi
Last recorded94,602 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 94,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 94,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 91,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Aug 2025 91,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2024 88,526 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Silencer has the outer skin deteriorated. No leakage of exhaust gases.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 88,526 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Silencer has the outer skin deteriorated. No leakage of exhaust gases.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 86,316 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 86,316 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 83,990 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated. No emission leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 83,990 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated. No emission leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,332 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 81,332 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,352 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 80,347 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blades maybe worn (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,328 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 62,272 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 62,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 55,325 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 44,875 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 44,861 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 33,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres getting very low especially on edges

chip in windscreen

front brake pads getting low

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,635 miles

both front tyres getting very low especially on edges

chip in windscreen

front brake pads getting low

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,595 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 25,593 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 20,112 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)

Pass 14 May 2012 16,254 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 16,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 FZW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CV09 FZW, 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 FZW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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