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DE09 TLJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,386 mi
Last recorded92,386 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 TLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 92,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 85,903 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 80,003 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 74,160 miles

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

underbody covered with underseal front to rear

Pass 13 Dec 2022 71,665 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 71,665 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,925 miles

wiper linkage slightly worn

Fail 9 Aug 2021 65,925 miles

Coil spring mounting insecure both front upper (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust shields loose

wiper linkage slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,217 miles

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

both front upper strut top mountings slightly worn

Fail 26 Jun 2020 54,217 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front upper strut top mountings slightly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2019 46,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 46,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 42,178 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 42,175 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 37,595 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 37,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 30,187 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 30,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 25,447 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 22,223 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,045 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 16,433 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 TLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

DE09 TLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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