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DG09 EJY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,519 mi
Last recorded94,519 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 EJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 94,519 miles

Bonnet corroded but is not considered excessive

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower door corroded but is not considered excessive

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills and axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 93,413 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 93,413 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 83,984 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 83,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 78,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,169 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

engine light on dash

Fail 23 Mar 2017 76,169 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

engine light on dash

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm/3mm (195/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm/3mm (195/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm approx 1mm/1.6mm (195/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm approx 1mm/1.6mm (195/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm/3mm (195/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm/3mm (195/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,275 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,651 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,623 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,921 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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DG09 EJY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG09 EJY, 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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DG09 EJY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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