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DG09 EMJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,406 mi
Last recorded165,406 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 EMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 165,406 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 165,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 156,092 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 147,789 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust back box outside casing corroded

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 147,441 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust back box outside casing corroded

Offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 132,426 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 114,160 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 114,160 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2016 93,005 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn and misshaped

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 78,309 miles

N/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 78,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

N/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,146 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 61,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 55,977 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,977 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,857 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 EMJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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