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CV09 OYZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,711 mi
Last recorded119,711 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 119,711 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 119,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 109,266 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 109,266 miles

Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 102,910 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 98,518 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 98,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 87,429 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 87,429 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 82,302 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 66,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 48,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 48,147 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2013 28,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,245 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 15,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 OYZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYZ, 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 OYZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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