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CV09 GFE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,045 mi
Last recorded118,045 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 118,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 115,603 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 111,875 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 104,518 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 102,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 99,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted ()

Fail 10 Oct 2019 99,984 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted ()

engine oil low toped up 1/2 ltr oil

Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 95,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 89,538 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & offside front (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,415 miles

2 child seats fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & offside front (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Fail 11 Oct 2016 85,415 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

2 child seats fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & offside front (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 81,711 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front struts damp/misting

Fail 30 Sep 2014 71,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front struts damp/misting

engine breathers perished

front pads and discs worn and low

wipers poor clearing /smearing

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 59,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,558 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 45,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GFE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFE, 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 GFE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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