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DS09 CGX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,180 mi
Last recorded85,180 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 CGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 85,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 80,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 72,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,045 miles

under shield fitted.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 63,045 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)

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

under shield fitted.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,256 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,082 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres appear to be wearing on inner shoulders

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Sep 2015 46,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres appear to be wearing on inner shoulders

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,802 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,157 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 27,157 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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DS09 CGX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DS09 CGX, 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 DS09 CGX registered?

DS09 CGX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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