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DA09 EBJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,618 mi
Last recorded103,618 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 EBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 103,618 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 103,618 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,137 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 85,140 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 85,140 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 77,268 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 77,268 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 72,330 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 72,330 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 68,153 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 68,153 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 61,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,919 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 52,919 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,817 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 34,070 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 34,070 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 24,395 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 14,033 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 6,548 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 5,248 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 5,248 miles

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

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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DA09 EBJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA09 EBJ, 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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DA09 EBJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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