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DE09 AYT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,290 mi
Last recorded144,290 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 AYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 144,290 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 144,288 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 133,016 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 130,648 miles

front sub frame has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2022 130,648 miles

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

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

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

front sub frame has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2021 129,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 129,858 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 129,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 129,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 128,403 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 127,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil sump pan slightly corroded

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2017 126,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust rear back box deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2016 125,036 miles

both sides rear tyres have ageing cracks on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,588 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 119,588 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,843 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,931 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 57,391 miles

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

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

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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DE09 AYT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE09 AYT, 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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What year was DE09 AYT registered?

DE09 AYT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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