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DE09 DXC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,499 mi
Last recorded134,499 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 134,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 141,479 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 138,551 miles

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

Offside rear quarter damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2021 131,166 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 131,153 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine oil level being low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 124,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 112,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer box has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,324 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 106,323 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 100,751 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

rear tyres wearing low and cracked and perrished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,879 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 97,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 90,002 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 89,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2014 82,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2013 71,855 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,700 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 57,700 miles

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

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

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

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 DXC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

DE09 DXC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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