2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Vauxhall Corsa MOT pass rate and common faults

46,648 MOT tests in 2024. 54.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time54.4%
Failed or needed repairs45.6%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 46,648 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.4%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    1,931 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.4%
  2. Suspension25.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks11.5%
  4. Brakes9.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  6. Tyres8.3%
  7. Body & chassis7.6%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa?

In 2024, 54.4% of 2009 Vauxhall Corsa cars passed their MOT first time, across 46,648 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; stop lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Vauxhall Corsa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).