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DE09 NFY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,982 mi
Last recorded122,982 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 NFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 122,982 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 122,982 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 116,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 116,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 111,751 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,411 miles

Offside Rear lens damaged but all bulbs working fine

Rear exhaust back box corroded but no leak

Fail 29 Oct 2021 104,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lens damaged but all bulbs working fine

Rear exhaust back box corroded but no leak

Pass 28 Jul 2020 98,281 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 98,281 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,689 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 93,689 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,799 miles

exhaust back box corroded

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 20 Jul 2018 88,799 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,942 miles

Nearside Upper play in n/s/f top shock absorber mount

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 83,942 miles

Nearside Upper play in n/s/f top shock absorber mount

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. Bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 78,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. Bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,880 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,974 miles

rear exhaust correded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 63,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust correded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,801 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,614 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,618 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 NFY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NFY, 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 NFY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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