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CV59 UKX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,318 mi
Last recorded60,318 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 UKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 60,318 miles

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

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

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

Too clean for emissions.

Underbody corrosion & OS outer sill corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2025 56,993 miles

Backbox of exhaust heavy corrosion.

Both front inner tie rods have slight play.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear axle and NSR spring corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both NS tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 56,992 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs re-clipping. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Backbox of exhaust heavy corrosion.

Both front inner tie rods have slight play.

Brake pedal very floppy.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

OSR Handbrake efficiency weak but passes test.

Rear axle and springs corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both NS tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 51,638 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 51,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 46,956 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 46,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 39,512 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 39,512 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,626 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 36,600 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 29,522 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 27,852 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 26,397 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 24,791 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 24,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 23,191 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,573 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 21,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 19,431 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,217 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 11,763 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 UKX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

CV59 UKX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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