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DE09 PGU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,279 mi
Last recorded101,279 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 101,279 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Top mount has lift not excessive

Offside Front Top mount has lift not excessive

Fail 27 Jul 2022 101,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Top mount has lift not excessive

Offside Front Top mount has lift not excessive

Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,440 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 95,934 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 91,181 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 91,127 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,331 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2018 83,209 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,616 miles

childseat in n/s/r seatbelt not checked

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,249 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 58,638 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

clutch pipe weeping fluid

Fail 6 Dec 2014 58,629 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

clutch pipe weeping fluid

Pass 1 Mar 2014 47,801 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,783 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 31,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,545 miles

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

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 PGU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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