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CX59 XCS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,107 mi
Last recorded143,107 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 XCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 143,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Nov 2023 143,078 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 119,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

silencer exhaust system corroded but not leaking exhaust gases .

Fail 10 Jan 2022 119,135 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

silencer exhaust system corroded but not leaking exhaust gases .

Pass 6 Feb 2021 111,836 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 111,836 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 108,491 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

silencer exhaust system slightly corroded .

Pass 30 Jan 2018 91,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,894 miles

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,327 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on shoulders

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Offside Front tyre worn low on shoulders

Fail 6 Sep 2014 57,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 34,335 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 34,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,566 miles

both front tyre sidewalls slightly scrubbed

small chips in screen

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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CX59 XCS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX59 XCS, 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 CX59 XCS registered?

CX59 XCS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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