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RE09 ULC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 84,557 miles on the clock, averaging 6,128 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include electric power steering (eps) failure and parking brake (handbrake) failure.

MOT & Mileage History for RE09 ULC

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,557
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2012
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,128

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,557 miles
Reading date
Miles last year225
Average per year6,128
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE09 ULC 8k27k47k66k85k '12'24'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,557 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,332 miles
Since last MOT+7,884 miles
PASS
Mileage76,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,448 miles
Since last MOT+8,128 miles
PASS
Mileage68,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,320 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage58,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,714 miles
PASS
Mileage52,239 miles
Since last MOT+10,525 miles
PASS
Mileage41,714 miles
Since last MOT+324 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,390 miles
Since last MOT+6,318 miles
PASS
Mileage35,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,072 miles
Since last MOT+11,497 miles
PASS
Mileage23,575 miles
Since last MOT+12,652 miles
PASS
Mileage10,923 miles
Since last MOT+220 miles
PASS
Mileage10,703 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage8,471 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2006–2014), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Electric power steering (EPS) failure

Electric power steering motor or column module fails, often due to water ingress or worn sensors in the steering rack/column. · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new rack/module + labour at indie garage; estimated).

Parking brake (handbrake) failure

Handbrake cable stretches/loosens, rivets on lever come adrift, or mounting clips fail; wrong-spec cables on early builds. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (new cable/lever adjust + labour; estimated).

Central locking/electrical gremlins (door locks & body electrics)

Deadlock actuators or wiring in doors fail (water ingress common); affects all doors/boot. · Typical repair: £100-£250 per door (actuator + labour; estimated).

Rear wheel bearing wear

Water enters rear wheel bearings via poor seals, causing premature failure. · Typical repair: £120-£250 per side (bearing + labour; estimated).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 ULC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About RE09 ULC

What car is RE09 ULC?

RE09 ULC is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RE09 ULC?

The last recorded mileage for RE09 ULC was 84,557 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE09 ULC passed its MOT?

RE09 ULC has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2024.

Is RE09 ULC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE09 ULC is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is RE09 ULC?

RE09 ULC is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.