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CV09 HJA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,706 mi
Last recorded110,706 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 HJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 110,706 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 110,697 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2023 110,696 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 98,588 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 94,201 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,381 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 93,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,177 miles

Offside door and rear wing scrapes to body work

Fail 8 Nov 2017 90,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack end (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside door and rear wing scrapes to body work

Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,387 miles

wear developing in steering rack requires further attention

Fail 7 Nov 2016 82,387 miles

Offside 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)

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

wear developing in steering rack requires further attention

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,100 miles

slight play developing in steering

Fail 4 Nov 2015 72,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play developing in steering

Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,960 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limit in places

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

slight noise developing from steering

slight play both front top strut mounts

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,087 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,696 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 47,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 41,889 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,889 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracked

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 HJA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HJA, 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 HJA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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