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DA09 EFF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,001 mi
Last recorded99,001 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 EFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 99,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower tail light bulb not working

Offside Rear parking brake low performance

Fail 6 Dec 2019 98,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower tail light bulb not working

Offside Rear parking brake low performance

Pass 6 Dec 2018 95,520 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 95,519 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 87,545 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 87,545 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,603 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 82,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 78,473 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2014 66,349 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 17 Aug 2013 55,035 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 40,598 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,598 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 EFF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EFF, 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 EFF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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