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CV09 GHY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,376 mi
Last recorded79,376 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 79,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 77,115 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 76,102 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 76,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,762 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 75,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking severe (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 70,260 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 70,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 68,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 65,306 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 65,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 60,631 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 60,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 58,600 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 57,676 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 57,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 57,004 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,165 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 44,701 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 44,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 38,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,185 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 GHY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GHY, 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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What year was CV09 GHY registered?

CV09 GHY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 May 2009.

Is CV09 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV09 GHY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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