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CV09 WJY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,978 mi
Last recorded121,978 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 WJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 121,978 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 111,956 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 111,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,006 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 102,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 96,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 93,069 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 93,069 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,083 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 87,714 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 78,234 miles

Nearside Front Advise: Very slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar

Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,042 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 65,042 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,879 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre starting tom wear on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,675 miles

Accident damage to n/s of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,426 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 WJY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WJY, 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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What year was CV09 WJY registered?

CV09 WJY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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