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CV09 XLJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,037 mi
Last recorded147,037 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 147,037 miles

Front slight play top mounts

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front brake slight lag in operation

Fail 30 Mar 2021 147,037 miles

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

Front slight play top mounts

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front brake slight lag in operation

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 124,778 miles

Front Upper slight movement in strut top mounts both sides

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 124,778 miles

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

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

Front Upper slight movement in strut top mounts both sides

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right adjusted now ok (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 105,720 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 105,720 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,264 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 80,264 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,645 miles

Front SUBFRAME SURFACE RUST KEEP CHECKS,.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,027 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 7,239 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 5,764 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 5,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 4,241 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 3,054 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 XLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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