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CX09 XAK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,676 mi
Last recorded107,676 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 XAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,676 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 107,676 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 105,706 miles

emissions were very up and down and only just passed

oil light flickering

Fail 14 Jun 2019 105,703 miles

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

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

emissions were very up and down and only just passed

oil light flickering

Pass 9 Jul 2018 103,264 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 103,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,243 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 99,243 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,623 miles

M.I.L lamp on

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

Oil leak ()

wiper mech worn .Notch in operation

Fail 10 Jun 2016 93,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

M.I.L lamp on

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2016 92,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges and perishing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges and perishing

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,813 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,740 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges

o/s/f washer jet partially innop

Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,986 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 XAK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XAK, 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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CX09 XAK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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