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CX09 XEN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,691 mi
Last recorded126,691 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 XEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 126,691 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 126,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant below minimum

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 117,281 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt is lazy to retract

Fail 28 Aug 2024 117,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt is lazy to retract

Pass 25 Aug 2023 111,173 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 104,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 101,537 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 101,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,842 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 81,326 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,713 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 59,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 40,414 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 40,410 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,536 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 7,637 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 482 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 387 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 267 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 XEN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEN, 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 XEN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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