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DG09 EKW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,259 mi
Last recorded61,259 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 EKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,259 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 54,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 54,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2017 49,699 miles

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

both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

rear silencer outer casing peeling off

Pass 19 May 2016 44,874 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing or insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight stone chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2016 44,873 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing or insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 41,565 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2014 36,283 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 36,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,992 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,038 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 EKW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EKW, 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 EKW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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