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DE09 PGY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,921 mi
Last recorded134,921 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 134,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 130,489 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 125,353 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 117,094 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose door mirror loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front front fog lamp missing

Fail 1 Apr 2023 117,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component slightly loose door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp missing

Fail 28 Mar 2023 117,093 miles

Emissions unable to be completed condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible exhaust snapped and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear repair is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body component slightly loose door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front foglamp missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 113,235 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 113,233 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2021 107,555 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,321 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,626 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 97,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 21 Feb 2018 89,312 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 89,312 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,525 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush - worn - ( slight ) (6.1.D.1a)

EML ON - ( engine management light on )

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint - (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted movement always change in pairs - slight (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - ( worn / slight ) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 79,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits all lambda readings - failed - ( BET - FULL CATALYST TEST - BOTH ) (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and rear - ( all 3 required ) (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam - also headlight aim not tested (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. nearside not working - ( bulb - not tested ) (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted excess movement - ( coil spring not seated correctly ) (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush - worn - ( slight ) (6.1.D.1a)

EML ON - ( engine management light on )

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint - (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit condition worn - ( required soon ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted movement always change in pairs - slight (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer offside side - rear - small window / glass missing )

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - ( worn / slight ) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,104 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 69,104 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 56,677 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 47,439 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,439 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,197 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,868 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 PGY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black 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 PGY, 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 PGY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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