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OW09 MBU

2009 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,909 mi
Last recorded69,909 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2009 Opel Corsa59,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW09 MBU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,909 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 53,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 53,252 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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OW09 MBU is a 2009 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 59,062 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW09 MBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW09 MBU registered?

OW09 MBU is a 2009 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is OW09 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW09 MBU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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