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CV09 WHM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,076 mi
Last recorded110,076 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 110,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 110,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wiper blade insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2022 106,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Apr 2022 106,197 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 95,744 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Mar 2021 95,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,865 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front

Fail 16 Mar 2020 90,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

child seat fitted to nearside front

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,139 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front subframe corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2019 80,139 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

front subframe corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,954 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 69,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,212 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 62,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,521 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,003 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 38,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,532 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,911 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 22,911 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 WHM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WHM, 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 WHM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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