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CX09 XAP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,130 mi
Last recorded132,130 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 XAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 132,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 124,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 123,820 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Upper SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED BUT NOT AFFECTING SUSPENSION OPERATION

Offside Rear SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED BUT NOT AFFECTING SUSPENSION OPERATION

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 123,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRAL SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit INSIDE ENGINE BAY AREA (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Upper SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED BUT NOT AFFECTING SUSPENSION OPERATION

Offside Rear SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED BUT NOT AFFECTING SUSPENSION OPERATION

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 122,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 119,091 miles

Offside Front seat worn, showing seat frame

Fail 26 Mar 2018 119,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Hole in auxiliary belt

Offside Front seat worn, showing seat frame

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer shell rusted.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 110,014 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer shell rusted.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 95,528 miles

Slight oil leak on engine.

Fail 12 Mar 2016 95,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,773 miles

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Minor cut n/s/f tyre outer wall

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre becoming perished and has minor cuts in treads

Fail 15 Mar 2014 56,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 56,115 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,245 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,297 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 26,297 miles

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

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

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 XAP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black 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 XAP, 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 XAP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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