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DE59 UPM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,562 mi
Last recorded111,562 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 UPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 111,562 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 111,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,330 miles

BAD OIL LEAKS

FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

n/s headlamp insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2022 99,265 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component insecure INNER WHEEL ARCH LINER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

n/s headlamp insecure

BAD OIL LEAKS

FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

Pass 28 Jan 2021 93,816 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 88,445 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,665 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 81,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,226 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 72,226 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,690 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 64,690 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 60,131 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 60,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,513 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 49,513 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

enginemanigemunt lamp is on

Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,383 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 39,383 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 32,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both front tyres are worn on outer edges and nearing limit

Fail 19 Oct 2012 32,193 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both front tyres are worn on outer edges and nearing limit

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 UPM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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