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CY09 FME

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,556 mi
Last recorded85,556 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 FME
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 85,556 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 85,556 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,348 miles

FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE

Fail 11 Apr 2023 80,346 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP SHOCK MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER ADRIFT

FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 31 Mar 2022 75,620 miles

rear bumper poor

Pass 7 Apr 2021 72,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear O/S & N/S bump stops deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2021 72,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear O/S & N/S bump stops deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,372 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,924 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 64,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 57,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,519 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,669 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 33,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,838 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 16,710 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 16,700 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 14,609 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 FME is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CY09 FME, 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 CY09 FME registered?

CY09 FME is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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