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DE09 EFW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,713 mi
Last recorded98,713 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 EFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 May 2023 98,713 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear nut badly corroded of lower suspension arm bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 94,499 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,882 miles

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

Front bonnet corroded under engine bay

Fail 29 Jul 2021 92,882 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,954 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 90,954 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 69,122 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front has few cuts to tyre treads

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2019 69,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front has few cuts to tyre treads

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

exhaust brackets broken (corroded)

exhaust flexi deteriorated slight leak

Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,268 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 63,266 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,691 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 58,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,768 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,244 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 46,241 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 39,401 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,401 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 34,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 31 May 2013 34,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,384 miles

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

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)

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 EFW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EFW, 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 EFW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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