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CY09 FVW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,209 mi
Last recorded51,209 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 FVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 51,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,436 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 37,492 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2017 30,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 May 2017 30,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,897 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 28,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 25,888 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Jun 2014 23,067 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,100 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 20,100 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2012 16,455 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 FVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

CY09 FVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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