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DE09 EWU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,663 mi
Last recorded134,663 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 EWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 134,663 miles

Both headlights have condensation

Front Exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Silencer heat sheild insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2019 125,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

both nearside tyres close to legal limit

Fail 21 Mar 2019 125,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

both nearside tyres close to legal limit

Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,728 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 105,727 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,408 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 93,408 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 80,431 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,431 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 67,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,098 miles

nearside front tyre 1.4mm offside front tyre 0.4 mm legal tread remaining 185 70 14 t

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 21 Mar 2013 56,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre 1.4mm offside front tyre 0.4 mm legal tread remaining 185 70 14 t

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,852 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 39,858 miles

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

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 EWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EWU, 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 EWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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