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CY09 BXW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,178 mi
Last recorded159,178 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 BXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 159,178 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 137,813 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 137,813 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 137,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 130,905 miles

rear Silencer outer cover loose

Pass 6 Mar 2023 122,664 miles

outer skin of rear Silencer loose

Fail 6 Mar 2023 122,664 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

outer skin of rear Silencer loose

Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,520 miles

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

n/s/ front slight play in strut top mount

Pass 13 Mar 2021 111,721 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 108,403 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 103,175 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,808 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 97,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,089 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 87,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,450 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,736 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,933 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,184 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,181 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 34,874 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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CY09 BXW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CY09 BXW, 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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CY09 BXW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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