2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Vauxhall Corsavan MOT pass rate and common faults

482 MOT tests in 2024. 53.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time53.7%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 482 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
    34 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  9. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.9%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics40.5%
  2. Suspension34.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  4. Tyres10.0%
  5. Brakes9.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.3%
  7. Body & chassis7.9%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan?

In 2024, 53.7% of 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan cars passed their MOT first time, across 482 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).