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DE09 WRU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,369 mi
Last recorded86,369 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 WRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 86,369 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,784 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 82,773 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,003 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 73,055 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 65,729 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight tread damage

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,424 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 58,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,832 miles

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

Nearside front tyre becoming bald on inner edge

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,692 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 44,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,722 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,101 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 31,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,328 miles

Wiper linkage has play

Fail 25 Jun 2012 26,328 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both engine breather hoses flaring

Wiper linkage has play

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 WRU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

DE09 WRU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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