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DG09 EOT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,927 mi
Last recorded113,927 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 EOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 113,927 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 113,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 111,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 111,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,865 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 109,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,304 miles

Nearside Front strut top has slight play in the upper mount /bearing

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one of the three bulbs not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 104,246 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside being the lower reading on test (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one of the three bulbs not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,549 miles

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

bonnet safety catch sticks in the open position

Fail 1 Mar 2017 94,396 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage offside rear bumper corner insecure (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light lens broken showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light lens broken showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet safety catch sticks in the open position

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,085 miles

childs seat fitted not allowing full inspection belt

objects removed from drivers view prior to test

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2016 84,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

childs seat fitted not allowing full inspection belt

objects removed from drivers view prior to test

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,800 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,987 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 64,987 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,442 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 57,442 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,831 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 EOT 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 57.9%.

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 EOT, 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 EOT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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