MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from front and offside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits(2mm). Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from front and offside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction DASH CAM IN CENTRE OF SCREEN BLOCKING A CLEAR VIEW OF THE ROAD AHEAD FROM THE DRIVERS POSITION (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plastic shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plastic shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction mirror ornaments and camera blocking a clear view of the road ahead from the drivers position (3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear wiper blade badly split, replaced
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plastic shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plastic shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour pale (1.4.A.2f)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS09 EXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 DS09 EXA, 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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DS09 EXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 2009.
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