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DE09 WRX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,099 mi
Last recorded37,099 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 37,099 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 35,976 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 34,726 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and n/s/f have lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and n/s/r corroded (not excessive) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 33,369 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 31,961 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting has lift/play

Fail 29 Oct 2021 31,959 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 31,475 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 31,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 31,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,989 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 29,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 27,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,549 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 24,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,479 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 21,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 18,622 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 15,817 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 15,817 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,130 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 WRX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

DE09 WRX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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