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DE09 OLV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,712 mi
Last recorded57,712 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 57,712 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 57,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 52,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 49,027 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 49,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 44,821 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 40,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 40,779 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 35,894 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both top mounts slight lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe and suspension components covered with rust

Front windscreen small scratches

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

Rear axle and suspension components covered with rust

exhaust system deteriorating

various underbody surface corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2020 35,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both top mounts slight lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe and suspension components covered with rust

Front windscreen small scratches

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

Rear axle and suspension components covered with rust

exhaust system deteriorating

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2020 32,927 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 28,710 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 24,937 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust brackets deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2017 20,623 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 20,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,606 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,674 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 17,674 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,255 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 12,491 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 12,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 8,196 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 8,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 OLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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