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CV09 OPU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Red Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 63,613 miles on the clock, averaging 5,814 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include electric power steering (eps) failure and parking brake (handbrake) failure.

MOT & Mileage History for CV09 OPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,613
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2012
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,814

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading63,613 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,161
Average per year5,814
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CV09 OPU 20k31k42k53k64k '12'19'15

Check CV09 OPU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,613 miles
Since last MOT+8,161 miles
PASS
Mileage55,452 miles
Since last MOT+6,859 miles
PASS
Mileage48,593 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage40,347 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage32,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,844 miles
Since last MOT+2,998 miles
PASS
Mileage29,846 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage25,959 miles
Since last MOT+6,119 miles
PASS
Mileage19,840 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2006–2014), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Electric power steering (EPS) failure

Electric power steering motor or column module fails, often due to water ingress or worn sensors in the steering rack/column. · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new rack/module + labour at indie garage; estimated).

Parking brake (handbrake) failure

Handbrake cable stretches/loosens, rivets on lever come adrift, or mounting clips fail; wrong-spec cables on early builds. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (new cable/lever adjust + labour; estimated).

Central locking/electrical gremlins (door locks & body electrics)

Deadlock actuators or wiring in doors fail (water ingress common); affects all doors/boot. · Typical repair: £100-£250 per door (actuator + labour; estimated).

Rear wheel bearing wear

Water enters rear wheel bearings via poor seals, causing premature failure. · Typical repair: £120-£250 per side (bearing + labour; estimated).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 OPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About CV09 OPU

What car is CV09 OPU?

CV09 OPU is a red Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Swansea in 2009.

What is the mileage of CV09 OPU?

The last recorded mileage for CV09 OPU was 63,613 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV09 OPU passed its MOT?

CV09 OPU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Sep 2019.

Is CV09 OPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV09 OPU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CV09 OPU?

CV09 OPU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.