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DG09 JWE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,013 mi
Last recorded141,013 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 141,013 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 141,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 135,509 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 111,290 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 96,650 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,578 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,784 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 59,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,383 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 52,383 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 45,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre has cut in side wall not down to cord

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 38,644 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 38,568 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,975 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 30,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 JWE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JWE, 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 JWE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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