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CV09 KZU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,777 mi
Last recorded104,777 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 KZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 104,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 94,414 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 86,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 14 Jul 2020 79,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 14 Jul 2020 79,623 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Jun 2019 71,082 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Fail 26 Jun 2019 71,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,464 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

n/s rear shockabsorber bump stop broken dirt sleeve insecure

slight damage n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 14 Jul 2017 53,461 miles

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

Oil leak from engine ()

n/s rear shockabsorber bump stop broken dirt sleeve insecure

slight damage n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,765 miles

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

sump plug leaking oil

Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,962 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,072 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,104 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 25,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,242 miles

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

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

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 KZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KZU, 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 KZU registered?

CV09 KZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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