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DE09 OAY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,907 mi
Last recorded56,907 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 56,907 miles

both rear shockabsorber dust covers adrift

Fail 27 Jan 2020 56,907 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber dust covers adrift

Pass 4 Feb 2019 55,565 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil level low

service light on

Fail 7 Feb 2018 51,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil level low

service light on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside rear tyre and sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 37,429 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,645 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 28,645 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 28,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2013 28,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated 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 OAY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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