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CY09 FWA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,443 mi
Last recorded101,443 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 FWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 101,443 miles

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

front subframe coroded

Fail 27 May 2023 101,441 miles

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

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

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

front subframe coroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 92,906 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 87,866 miles

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

both rear tyres perished between tread

Pass 23 Jun 2020 83,919 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 83,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,329 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 78,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,611 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,180 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre low on tread

Fail 27 Jun 2016 61,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65R15 (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre low on tread

o/s rear tyre heavily perished between tread

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,145 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2014 46,038 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,822 miles

wear to outer edge n/s front tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2013 38,822 miles

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

wear to outer edge n/s front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,420 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 FWA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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