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DG09 EPY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,375 mi
Last recorded56,375 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 EPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 56,375 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 56,375 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 45,983 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 42,517 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,273 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,250 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 33,540 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 33,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 24,442 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 19,647 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2014 15,012 miles

Both front tyres on wear bars (2mm)

Both front tyres tread cracking

N/S rear tyre tread cracking

O/S front suspension top mount has slight play

Fail 19 Jul 2014 15,012 miles

Both front tyres on wear bars (2mm)

Both front tyres tread cracking

N/S rear tyre tread cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 9,444 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2013 9,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2012 6,414 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 6,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 EPY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EPY, 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 EPY registered?

DG09 EPY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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