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DE09 RBZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,206 mi
Last recorded100,206 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 100,206 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working tailgate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 100,205 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working tailgate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 86,181 miles

Various underside corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2024 78,119 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 72,854 miles

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 195/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 72,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 64,393 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 64,393 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 57,635 miles

All tyres showing signs of cracking on treads

Bonnet stay bar not fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2021 57,634 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken and lower section coil spring missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All tyres showing signs of cracking on treads

Bonnet stay bar not fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2020 53,869 miles

bonnet support stay missing

Fail 17 Aug 2020 53,869 miles

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

bonnet support stay missing

Pass 9 Aug 2019 52,565 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 52,565 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 46,093 miles

bonnet support missing

both front macpherson strut top support mountings have slight movement

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,659 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 29,676 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2013 24,132 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,259 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 21,259 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 14,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 RBZ 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 69.6%.

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 RBZ, 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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What year was DE09 RBZ registered?

DE09 RBZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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