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DE09 FAF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,809 mi
Last recorded62,809 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 FAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 62,809 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

knocking noise from steering rack area

Pass 17 Mar 2025 61,534 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Knocking Felt in Steering at Steering Wheel

Nearside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 59,915 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners Near Metal Wear Indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low and Worn/Perished Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 58,581 miles

Nearside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,728 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 55,728 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,951 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 8 Mar 2021 51,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,278 miles

Nearside Front slight play forming in upper suspension strut top mount

Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,203 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,775 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,159 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 37,159 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,504 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,741 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,373 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,406 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 21,406 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,405 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 FAF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FAF, 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 FAF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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