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CY59 GKU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,870 mi
Last recorded85,870 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 GKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 85,870 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 85,731 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 79,409 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 73,378 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,191 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 67,188 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 62,039 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 55,531 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 55,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear indicator

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicator

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear indicator

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicator

Fail 8 Nov 2017 49,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear indicator

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicator

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear indicator

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicator

Pass 14 Nov 2016 43,824 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 43,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested blow on exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,092 miles

o/s/rear shock absorber deteriorating

slight leak on n/s gearbox oil seal

Fail 11 Nov 2015 38,092 miles

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

o/s/rear shock absorber deteriorating

slight leak on n/s gearbox oil seal

Fail 26 Nov 2014 33,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 33,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,354 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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CY59 GKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 CY59 GKU, 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 CY59 GKU registered?

CY59 GKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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