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DE09 LFL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,499 mi
Last recorded93,499 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 LFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 93,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,605 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 92,605 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brakes both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 84,409 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 84,409 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 75,591 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 67,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 59,924 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 49,744 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 49,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s rear tyre very heavily perished and cracked between tread 185/65R15

Pass 5 Apr 2014 43,893 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 36,138 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 36,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs starting to lip on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 LFL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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