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DE09 ORJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,535 mi
Last recorded152,535 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2024 152,535 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened Holed at offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 145,534 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 145,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 140,037 miles

subframe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 134,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center -rear at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 134,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center -rear at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 123,642 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,543 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 112,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,646 miles

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

oil leak

oil light is on

Fail 10 Mar 2016 94,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

oil leak

oil light is on

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,861 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 78,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 65,796 miles

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

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)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,478 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 50,346 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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 ORJ 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 61.1%.

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 ORJ, 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 ORJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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