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DE09 EKW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,729 mi
Last recorded87,729 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 87,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 82,598 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 82,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 79,487 miles

Exhaust centre section deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 79,487 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre section deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 72,955 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 72,567 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 72,567 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 67,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insercure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insercure

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,183 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2015 44,303 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,860 miles

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 EKW 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 73.7%.

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

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