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DE09 WTU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,399 mi
Last recorded43,399 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 WTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 43,399 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 43,399 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 40,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread but not through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 38,552 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 37,566 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,899 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,792 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing tatty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 35,790 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing tatty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 34,651 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 34,651 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))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 32,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,633 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre has nail in.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,849 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 25,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 21,819 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,888 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 19,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 16,445 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 13,226 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 WTU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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