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CV09 YTJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,614 mi
Last recorded148,614 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 YTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 148,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mounting deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2024 143,584 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres inner edges wearing low

exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing and slight cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2023 138,774 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

nearside top suspension mount slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2023 138,772 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

nearside top suspension mount slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2022 133,773 miles

nearside top suspension mount slightly worn

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 13 May 2021 119,114 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 119,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 110,887 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 110,887 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 104,123 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 104,123 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,351 miles

near side front door mirror slightly loose but secure

Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,815 miles

eml on

Fail 27 Apr 2017 89,815 miles

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

eml on

Pass 7 May 2016 82,519 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)

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

Fail 7 May 2016 82,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 73,433 miles

n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

small cut on o/s rear tyre outer side wall and worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2015 73,433 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

small cut on o/s rear tyre outer side wall and worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,448 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,347 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 YTJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 YTJ, 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 YTJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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