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DE09 OFB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,396 mi
Last recorded87,396 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 OFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 87,396 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 87,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 81,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 78,132 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 72,595 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 66,325 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 60,652 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 56,792 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 56,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,118 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak staining on radiator/ damp

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front brakes uneven 27% (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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))

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

exhaust / mounts corroding

knock in steering

slight corrosion brake servo

Fail 10 Jun 2019 54,083 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 44% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 35% (1.2.1 (d))

slight corrosion brake servo

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak radiator / coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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))

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

exhaust / mounts corroding

knock in steering

parking brake travel

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,398 miles

Exhaust and mounts corroding

N/S/F tyre has side wall damage

Rear brake hose collars corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight coolant weep from radiator

Fail 25 Jan 2018 50,398 miles

Exhaust and mounts corroding

N/S/F tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake hose collars corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight coolant weep from radiator

Pass 26 Oct 2016 45,308 miles

Exhaust & mounts corroding

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Rear brake hose collars corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2016 45,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust & mounts corroding

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Rear brake hose collars corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,355 miles

both front tyres worn on edges/bald on inner edges (main tread pattern ok)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,489 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 34,187 miles

Front Brake Imbalance 23% just within maximum limits

Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,568 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 OFB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black 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 OFB, 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 OFB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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