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CV09 GVN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,925 mi
Last recorded108,925 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,925 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 108,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2024 93,522 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 81,325 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,421 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 54,459 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion on front subframe

Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,116 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 53,111 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 51,602 miles

play in steering rack n/s/f o/s/f

Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,862 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 49,861 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,548 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 47,547 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,895 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,492 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 38,492 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 28,916 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,916 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 21,745 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,745 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 GVN 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 GVN, 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 GVN registered?

CV09 GVN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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