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DE09 WUX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,381 mi
Last recorded110,381 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 110,381 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

backbox exhaust corroded

driver seat slightly sticking on lift

Fail 19 Dec 2023 110,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

backbox exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 103,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 96,771 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 96,765 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,614 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 88,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,646 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,994 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 80,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,483 miles

seat belt light flashing on dash ,not air bag light

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 77,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

seat belt light flashing on dash ,not air bag light

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 73,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,764 miles

Passenger air bag turned off at test

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,055 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 WUX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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