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CV59 FMU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,118 mi
Last recorded123,118 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 FMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 123,118 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn out of shape inner band

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 116,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,745 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 114,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 89,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,824 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,497 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2016 74,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2015 60,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,117 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,257 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 48,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 43,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,755 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,664 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 FMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

CV59 FMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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