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DE09 WRJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,886 mi
Last recorded73,886 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 73,886 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,710 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 72,710 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp leaking for backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Down the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the rear back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Down the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Down the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 70,288 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Top strut mounting is worn

Oil leak, but not excessive Down the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 68,814 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,756 miles

Center exhaust silencer showing corrosion

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Engine breather pipes perished

Engine rattling at idle

Oil leak ()

Wear/movement in wiper mechanism

Wiper blades showing deterioration

Fail 26 Mar 2018 67,756 miles

Center exhaust silencer showing corrosion

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Engine breather pipes perished

Engine rattling at idle

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Wear/movement in wiper mechanism

Wiper blades showing deterioration

Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,444 miles

Center exhaust silencer showing corrosion

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine breather pipes perished

Engine rattling at idle

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wear/movement in wiper mechanism

Wiper blades showing deterioration

Fail 10 Apr 2017 62,444 miles

Center exhaust silencer showing corrosion

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine breather pipes perished

Engine rattling at idle

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wear/movement in wiper mechanism

Wiper blades showing deterioration

Pass 3 Feb 2016 409,927 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 37,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 May 2014 30,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 May 2014 30,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 25,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge of tread area

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

Fail 9 May 2013 25,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge of tread area

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,924 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 18,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper hitting screen pillar

Pass 10 Apr 2012 18,356 miles

o/s wiper hitting screen pillar

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 WRJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WRJ, 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 WRJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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