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CV09 WJZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,096 mi
Last recorded60,096 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 WJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 60,096 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring weak corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2025 53,849 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 53,849 miles

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

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

age cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2024 45,594 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 45,592 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine oil pressure light has come on indicating no oil pressure in the engine.

Pass 24 Oct 2023 45,184 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 45,184 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,416 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 44,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 42,889 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 42,889 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 41,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 41,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded dirt cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded dirt cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,873 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 34,873 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slight cracking tread area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tyre cracking badly in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,798 miles

Rear advise both rear tyres showing age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,747 miles

advise all tyres showing age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,315 miles

n/s/f tyre 3m

Pass 10 Apr 2014 17,287 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 17,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 12,609 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,678 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 WJZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

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

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