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AW09 DBW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW09 DBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 104,053 miles

Front registration plate has slight damage

Nearside Front tyre 195-55

Nearside Rear tyre 205-55-16

Offside Front tyre 195-55-16

Offside Rear tyre 205-55-16

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 24 Nov 2020 104,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Offside Rear tyre 205-55-16

Front registration plate has slight damage

Nearside Front tyre 195-55

Nearside Rear tyre 205-55-16

Offside Front tyre 195-55-16

Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,586 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 90,586 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Exhaust system has a section which is corroded/deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer casing missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 83,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer casing missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber gaitor insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Outer cover missing (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer cover missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 12 Nov 2015 64,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer cover missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,987 miles

Nearside front tyre is cracked and perished and has a small cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Offside front tyre is cracked and perished but no cords showing

Offside wing mirror cap missing

Fail 3 Jun 2014 47,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside front tyre is cracked and perished and has a small cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Offside front tyre is cracked and perished but no cords showing

Offside wing mirror cap missing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,422 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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AW09 DBW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,147 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 Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AW09 DBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AW09 DBW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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