2009 Vauxhall Corsa Van · 1,997 MOT tests
2009 Vauxhall Corsa Van reliability
2009 Vauxhall Corsa Vans fail 43.7% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 Corsa Van years (1,997 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsa Vans: 46.9%)
- 43.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsa Vans: 46.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 116,241
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,997
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 9.3% of tests fail here (44% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Van
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.5%
- Suspension21.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.3%
- Tyres9%
- Brakes6.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.8%
- Body, chassis and structure5.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.61%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 6.76%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.46%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.16%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.16%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.06%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.38%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.41%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.81%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.41%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Van reliable?
2009 Vauxhall Corsa Vans fail 43.7% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 Corsa Van years (1,997 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Van MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.61% of tests), position lamp not working (6.76% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Van have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Van shows 116,241 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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