2009 Vauxhall Corsa · 177,394 MOT tests
2009 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2009 Vauxhall Corsas fail 45.3% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 25 Corsa years (177,394 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 45.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 84,179
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 177,394
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 8.3% of tests fail here (72% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 48% 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
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.9%
- Suspension20.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8%
- Tyres7.5%
- Brakes6.9%
- Body, chassis and structure6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.93%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 5.43%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 4.9%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.88%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.69%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.54%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.84%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.92%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.96%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2009 Vauxhall Corsas fail 45.3% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 25 Corsa years (177,394 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.93% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.43% of tests), position lamp not working (4.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Vauxhall Corsa shows 84,179 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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