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CV59 CXT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,152 mi
Last recorded105,152 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 CXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 105,152 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 105,143 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 100,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 96,150 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 90,590 miles

Rear heatshield over rear exhaust silencer partially adrift

Fail 3 Jan 2023 90,590 miles

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

Rear heatshield over rear exhaust silencer partially adrift

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 87,039 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,192 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 84,187 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 74,482 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive breather pipes split, slightly leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 74,482 miles

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive breather pipes split, slightly leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,763 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 57,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

wipers smearing screen

Fail 28 Nov 2016 57,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,064 miles

items removed from view, prior to rest

Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,767 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,070 miles

front brake discs slight wear

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Nov 2013 23,274 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 23,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 16,070 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 16,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CXT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CV59 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

CV59 CXT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is CV59 CXT safe to buy?

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