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DE09 OEX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,984 mi
Last recorded163,984 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 163,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2024 108,213 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 107,073 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi slight deteriorated

front/rear various suspension components corroded

Fail 6 May 2023 107,073 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi slight deteriorated

front/rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 98,757 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 98,715 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 94,284 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 94,284 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 91,980 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 85,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2019 85,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,155 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 80,155 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front subframe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,761 miles

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

body damage at rear

Pass 13 May 2016 58,509 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 48,122 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 40,856 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,722 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slight wear edge of tread.

front brake pads and discs slightly worn

nearside front top strut mount slight play when jacked up.

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 OEX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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