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CV09 GKL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,100 mi
Last recorded76,100 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 76,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,811 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 75,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 71,722 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 71,722 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 67,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 67,714 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 63,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2020 59,763 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 57,582 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 54,502 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 54,465 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 50,807 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 50,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not adjusting (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2016 47,226 miles

EML LIGHT IS ON

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 May 2016 47,226 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

EML LIGHT IS ON

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 43,685 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine breather pipes are split

engine oil before was very low

Pass 28 May 2015 43,685 miles

engine breather pipes are split

engine oil before was very low

Pass 24 May 2014 40,156 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 40,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2013 36,660 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 31,951 miles

front wiper blads slight split

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 GKL 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 GKL, 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 GKL registered?

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

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