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CV09 XLR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,005 mi
Last recorded97,005 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 XLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 97,005 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 97,005 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 96,957 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 91,917 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 91,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 90,158 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 87,289 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 87,289 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 85,534 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 85,514 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm support, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near to shock absorber bottom mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,715 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 84,715 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail mount/bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 79,826 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 79,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,994 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 67,036 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 57,561 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 48,091 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 38,049 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,620 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,427 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 XLR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XLR, 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 XLR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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