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DE09 WVU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,106 mi
Last recorded85,106 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 WVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,106 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 85,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 77,259 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 65,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 62,233 miles

eml on

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

both front tyres cracking due to age

Fail 8 Apr 2017 62,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

both front tyres cracking due to age

eml on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,998 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2016 58,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,764 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2015 54,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2014 50,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 50,473 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 45,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 45,834 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,976 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 WVU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

DE09 WVU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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