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CV59 FMK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,534 mi
Last recorded153,534 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 FMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 153,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 146,581 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 139,603 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 130,069 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 121,512 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,576 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 97,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 90,339 miles

Rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside (Raised tread pattern) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside (Raised tread pattern) (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box casing heavily corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 85,222 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside (Raised tread pattern) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside (Raised tread pattern) (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box casing heavily corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,269 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 82,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,277 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Aug 2014 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Sep 2013 49,945 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Sep 2012 30,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,721 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 FMK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FMK, 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 FMK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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