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DE09 BEJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,455 mi
Last recorded102,455 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 BEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 102,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 98,849 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 95,512 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 95,512 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Cleaned out filter (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 92,631 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 90,281 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 89,025 miles

registration plates deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2020 88,658 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 88,658 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,455 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 79,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 65,293 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 65,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 49,068 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 49,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 47,763 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,431 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,556 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 27,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,484 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,414 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 11,414 miles

Nearside Front 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 BEJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc 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 DE09 BEJ, 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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DE09 BEJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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