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DE09 OAL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,941 mi
Last recorded118,941 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 118,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits LIMIT IS BETWEEN0.970 AND 1.030 BUT READING A STEADY 1.044 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high WON'T ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

CLUTCH ANTI-SLIP DEVICE MISSING

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HAS A BROKEN STUD AND SLIGHTLY BLOWING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER SHOULDER AND WORN ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 106,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 88,916 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 78,739 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 78,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,643 miles

Front discs corroded

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 75,709 miles

Front tyre treads worn on edges and slightly perished

wear on front roll bar link

Fail 5 May 2020 75,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front tyre treads worn on edges and slightly perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wear on front roll bar link

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,929 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 68,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,874 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,789 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,439 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 49,439 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,688 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,109 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 23,862 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,887 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 OAL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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