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DA09 EJG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,247 mi
Last recorded66,247 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 EJG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 66,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 66,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 61,694 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil light on

Fail 16 Nov 2023 61,650 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section & backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil light on

Pass 31 Oct 2022 58,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Timing chain noisey

Fail 31 Oct 2022 58,321 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides inner faces heavily scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Timing chain noisey

Pass 2 Nov 2021 55,731 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 55,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,387 miles

all four tyres cracking

engine breathers split

Fail 26 Oct 2020 53,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracking

engine breathers split

Pass 19 Oct 2019 51,296 miles

TIMING CHAIN IS NOISY. STRONGLY SUGGEST FURTHER INSPECTION

Fail 19 Oct 2019 51,296 miles

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

TIMING CHAIN IS NOISY. STRONGLY SUGGEST FURTHER INSPECTION

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,604 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,956 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 42,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect DIP UNIT (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 37,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW AT MID/READ JOINT (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 37,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW AT MID/READ JOINT (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,974 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 25,632 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 25,632 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,034 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 14,386 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 13,262 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 EJG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol 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 EJG, 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 EJG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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