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CV59 DHC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,042 mi
Last recorded111,042 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 111,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 111,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 105,911 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 105,911 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 100,734 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 100,734 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 93,260 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 83,369 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 83,357 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 77,103 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 74,154 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,056 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2019 69,056 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,436 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Fail 18 Nov 2017 61,436 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing thin

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,747 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear

Fail 15 Nov 2016 56,747 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear

Pass 11 Nov 2015 52,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 1955516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 52,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 1955516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 47,115 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r shocker shroud insecure

rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2014 47,115 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r shocker shroud insecure

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,894 miles

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

both front wipers are starting to split

Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,975 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 31,975 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 DHC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DHC, 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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CV59 DHC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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