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CV09 LPU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,549 mi
Last recorded104,549 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 LPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 104,549 miles

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

Rear exhaust silenecer outer casing corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2023 104,144 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 103,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front slight imbalance on brake application

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre tread low

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

Rear exhaust silencer box slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak engine

Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,940 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 84,615 miles

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

Offside Front 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 26 Oct 2021 84,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 84,138 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,366 miles

Front registration plate damaged / deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat adjuster stiff to use

Fail 22 Mar 2017 81,366 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded inner face deteriorating

Front registration plate damaged / deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat adjuster stiff to use

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,429 miles

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

front registration plate partly delaminated

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,847 miles

both front brake discs very rusty

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre worn low on edges

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty and slight blow

Fail 3 Nov 2014 57,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs very rusty

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre worn low on edges

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty and slight blow

Fail 29 Jan 2014 53,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,372 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,471 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 42,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,412 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 LPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LPU, 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 LPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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