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CX59 XLW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,464 mi
Last recorded70,464 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 XLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 70,464 miles

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

surface corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Fail 11 Feb 2026 70,464 miles

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

surface corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Feb 2025 62,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heatshield insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2025 62,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,770 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 59,812 miles

corrosion on rear axle and subframe and suspension components

Fail 27 Jan 2023 59,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on rear axle and subframe and suspension components

Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,821 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,195 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,968 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres cracking outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 56,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear slight blow exhaust

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,143 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 55,141 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to mid pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,093 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Removed Steering wheel cover as loose fitment

Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 44,419 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 35,550 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,881 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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CX59 XLW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX59 XLW, 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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CX59 XLW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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