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CV09 GKJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,301 mi
Last recorded94,301 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 94,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 85,652 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 85,652 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,435 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 83,435 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,765 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 80,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,361 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 77,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,974 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 74,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,571 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 73,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,139 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 65,786 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 56,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 46,040 miles

front indicators turning white

Pass 11 May 2015 42,035 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 37,169 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 32,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2012 29,642 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 GKJ 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 68.2%.

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 GKJ, 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 GKJ registered?

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

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