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DE09 EKO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,052 mi
Last recorded108,052 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 EKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2024 108,052 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2024 108,012 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,124 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 100,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,189 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 89,019 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 89,016 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 84,814 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 84,814 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,768 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 64,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,107 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 62,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 57,312 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,686 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,435 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,749 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 EKO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol 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 EKO, 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 EKO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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