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CV59 CWA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,086 mi
Last recorded176,086 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 CWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 176,086 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 169,480 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 162,124 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 158,113 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 150,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,136 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 142,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 128,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 118,288 miles

EML ON

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 118,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

EML ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back and Mid sections (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,462 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,899 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt NSR

Front brake discs thin

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,748 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,349 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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CV59 CWA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CV59 CWA, 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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What year was CV59 CWA registered?

CV59 CWA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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