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CV09 MXA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,340 mi
Last recorded79,340 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 MXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,340 miles

ECU insecure above battery

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust casing corroded

corrosion on axle and suspension conmponents

Fail 20 Jan 2026 79,340 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ECU insecure above battery

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust casing corroded

corrosion on axle and suspension conmponents

Pass 14 Jan 2025 78,537 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2025 78,536 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 77,569 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,639 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 72,639 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 68,154 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2022 68,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

service light displayed

Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,396 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 58,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 53,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper silencer box outer skin

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

zero smoke reading

Fail 26 Feb 2018 53,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper silencer box outer skin

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

zero smoke reading

Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,665 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,646 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,015 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,062 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,084 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,079 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 MXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel 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 MXA, 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 MXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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