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CV59 VPU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,761 mi
Last recorded135,761 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 135,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-3 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 135,760 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-3 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 126,439 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 126,420 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested unable to balance front brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 117,104 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms very corroded with wearing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 117,089 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested front brake imbalance (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axle corroded near lower shock mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks weak (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 107,272 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 107,119 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped on edge - Inner surface worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer Outer Skin Corroded and peeling off

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,480 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,330 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service and Parking brakes imbalanced Nearside not as effective as Offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Box outer skin corroded and peeling off

Fail 6 Dec 2018 75,321 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service and Parking brakes imbalanced Nearside not as effective as Offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Box outer skin corroded and peeling off

Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,037 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 66,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,552 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,369 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

rear exhaust box corroded no leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 53,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres 2mm

rear exhaust box corroded no leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,528 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 22 Nov 2013 33,863 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 25,484 miles

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

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

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 VPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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