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DS09 CVZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,891 mi
Last recorded116,891 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 CVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 116,891 miles

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 15 May 2023 114,220 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 110,708 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 110,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Around lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 108,337 miles

n/s/f road wheel badly damaged

Fail 20 May 2021 108,336 miles

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

Brake fluid dirty

n/s/f road wheel badly damaged

Pass 21 May 2020 106,858 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 106,858 miles

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

Advise wheel alignment to be checked

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

n/s/f tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2019 98,044 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked on sidewalls and tread. Tread starting to distort around inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, Centre Tread @ 1.9mm. Sidewalls cracked & splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracks around sidewall and tread blocks. Tread starting to distort around inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 89,201 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 89,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 80,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,736 miles

n/s/f tyre has inner edge wear.

Pass 5 May 2015 63,987 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 60,530 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 60,530 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 55,419 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,128 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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DS09 CVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CVZ, 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 CVZ registered?

DS09 CVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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