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CV09 XXH

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,624 mi
Last recorded86,624 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 XXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,624 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 86,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 131,994 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge bald

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2017 131,992 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner edge bald

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 115,407 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2016 115,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2015 97,593 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2015 97,593 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 81,369 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2014 81,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre inner edge bald

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,348 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 63,348 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres inner edge wearing

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,515 miles

Different size tyres fitted on front to what are fitted on the rear.

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 XXH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XXH, 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 XXH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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