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CV09 YSN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,383 mi
Last recorded78,383 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 YSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 78,383 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 75,447 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on front subframe

Pass 7 Aug 2023 72,821 miles

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 light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 69,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,785 miles

front +rear lowering springs fitted[reduced damping affect]

Fail 2 Aug 2021 65,784 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front +rear lowering springs fitted[reduced damping affect]

Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,152 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 59,152 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 49,638 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 49,638 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,958 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 43,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,385 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,479 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,105 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,837 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 16,731 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 16,731 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 12,103 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 YSN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSN, 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 YSN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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