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DE09 WVB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,399 mi
Last recorded131,399 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 WVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 131,399 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 131,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 120,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 110,802 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 110,802 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 89,952 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2019 89,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2018 75,670 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm 185/70/r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,383 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 66,383 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/70/14h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror cover is missing

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/70/14h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 53,894 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,241 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,674 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 36,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,205 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 24,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine oil leak

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

Wiper linkage worn

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 WVB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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