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DE59 UEX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,210 mi
Last recorded80,210 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 UEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,210 miles

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 14 Jan 2021 80,210 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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 16 Jan 2020 76,307 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 76,307 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,085 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 74,081 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 69,253 miles

Oil leak slight ()

engine management light on

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2017 69,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak slight ()

engine management light on

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,390 miles

EML Light On

Front Wipers Smear On Screen

Oil Leak Present

Fail 17 Nov 2016 64,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Front Dipped Beams Require Adjusting (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak O/S/R Shocker Blown (2.7.3)

EML Light On

Front Wipers Smear On Screen

Oil Leak Present

Pass 7 Nov 2015 57,961 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Front wiper, smearing

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

underbody/ components wet, unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 7 Nov 2015 57,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

EML on

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

Nearside Front wiper, smearing

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

underbody/ components wet, unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 22 Nov 2014 52,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 52,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 47,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,670 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,378 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 44,374 miles

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

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)

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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DE59 UEX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DE59 UEX, 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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DE59 UEX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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