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CX59 YFV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,786 mi
Last recorded93,786 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 YFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 90,816 miles

handbrake high

Fail 21 Mar 2022 90,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

handbrake high

Pass 20 Mar 2021 81,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 81,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 69,774 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 69,752 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,445 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 63,445 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,460 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,226 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges and slightly into braking faces

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

n/s rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Fail 27 Sep 2016 55,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center/backbox joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on edges and slightly into braking faces

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

n/s rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,223 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,181 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 46,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,480 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 YFV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol 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 CX59 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

CX59 YFV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is CX59 YFV safe to buy?

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