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CV09 WNC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,861 mi
Last recorded70,861 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 WNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 70,861 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 70,426 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 70,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 69,898 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 69,898 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 68,536 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 66,050 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 66,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 64,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 64,225 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 62,384 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 59,172 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 59,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

advis4e play nsf anti roll limk advise both rear shock covers insecure advise exhaust slight leak

Pass 14 Feb 2018 56,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 52,563 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 52,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,141 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,671 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,148 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,780 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,493 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,509 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 32,509 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear 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 WNC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WNC, 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 WNC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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