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DE09 KNM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,150 mi
Last recorded141,150 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 KNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 141,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 132,375 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condtion

Pass 6 Oct 2018 132,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2018 132,098 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front Tyre worn on inner edge

reverse lamp not working

Pass 26 Aug 2017 112,025 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 111,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 89,495 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 63,788 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 63,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,708 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,448 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 45,448 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,507 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,455 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 30,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 KNM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KNM, 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 KNM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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