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DA09 EFE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,264 mi
Last recorded87,264 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 EFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 87,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs - inner faces worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoses - ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses - ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,317 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 73,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 65,108 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 65,108 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 60,273 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 55,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 52,542 miles

front discs and pads worn

front subframe slight corrosion

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2019 52,542 miles

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

front discs and pads worn

front subframe slight corrosion

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,603 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 47,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 44,032 miles

outer casing of rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2016 40,948 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 40,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,071 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 38,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2013 26,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box outter skin coming away from back box

Fail 26 Aug 2013 26,744 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box outter skin coming away from back box

Fail 14 Aug 2012 21,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,560 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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DA09 EFE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EFE, 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 EFE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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