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DG09 ELO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,391 mi
Last recorded106,391 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ELO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 106,391 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 106,391 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust system broken in two (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2022 100,108 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 100,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,617 miles

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 91,602 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil filler cap missing

Pass 6 Mar 2019 76,271 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 28 Feb 2019 76,108 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,036 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2018 70,036 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,007 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,254 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 60,254 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,877 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 50,672 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre nearing legal limit and cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,448 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 42,448 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,909 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 ELO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG09 ELO, 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 DG09 ELO registered?

DG09 ELO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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