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CV09 UPA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,816 mi
Last recorded94,816 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 UPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 94,816 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 94,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 91,350 miles

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

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

minor oil leak

Fail 28 May 2024 91,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

minor oil leak

Pass 9 May 2023 87,763 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 83,305 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 83,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 75,571 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 75,571 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 68,484 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,426 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 44,365 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 44,338 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,964 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,938 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 31,938 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,355 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,764 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,289 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 13,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UPA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol 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 UPA, 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 UPA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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