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CX09 PLV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,546 mi
Last recorded155,546 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 PLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 155,546 miles

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

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

front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 155,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted spliter (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front subframe slightly corroded

offside rear outer side light inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2022 142,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush slightly cracked but not resulting in any movement

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

Offside Rear Outer shock absorber bush slightly cracked but not resulting in any movement

Fail 27 Jan 2022 142,208 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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush slightly cracked but not resulting in any movement

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

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush slightly cracked but not resulting in any movement

Pass 5 Jan 2021 134,286 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front headlamp requires further securing soon

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

oil around engine

Fail 30 Dec 2020 132,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp requires further securing soon

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

oil around engine

Pass 5 Jul 2019 124,966 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 124,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 120,425 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 114,242 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,925 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 102,920 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,998 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 74,176 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 74,176 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,337 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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CX09 PLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX09 PLV, 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 CX09 PLV registered?

CX09 PLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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