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1778 WD

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,782 mi
Last recorded108,782 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1778 WD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 108,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 106,290 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 103,058 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 98,040 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 98,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 91,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 84,307 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 84,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,092 miles

N/S/R tyre in very poor condition / deep cuts on inner side wall

play in both front top strut mounts / exhaust blowing at front

Fail 12 Jun 2019 79,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

N/S/R tyre in very poor condition / deep cuts on inner side wall

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

play in both front top strut mounts / exhaust blowing at front

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,267 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking appearing in construction

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 70,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking appearing in construction

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

Pass 27 May 2017 51,967 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 44,721 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,418 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,581 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 34,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 27,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs appear worn

both front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,100 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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1778 WD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 1778 WD, 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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1778 WD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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