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CV59 OMY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,365 mi
Last recorded130,365 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 130,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 23 Feb 2024 130,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2023 127,352 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 127,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 123,382 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear tailpipe deteriated

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,299 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 120,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 118,321 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 118,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking around abs pump area. (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorating.

o/s and n/s/r shock case corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 111,670 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 111,669 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 12 Aug 2017 92,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,761 miles

engine cover

sill covers

slight play n/s/f drop link

Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,938 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 55,938 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 52,770 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 52,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,976 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,921 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 36,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 OMY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OMY, 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 OMY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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