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BT09 DXP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,857 mi
Last recorded139,857 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 DXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 139,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 139,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 134,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 134,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 129,923 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 128,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2019 128,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2018 126,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 11 Oct 2017 122,744 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2017 122,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/70/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2016 107,498 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2015 98,929 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint slight play

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2014 89,858 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 89,858 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 82,629 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,629 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch slipping

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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BT09 DXP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT09 DXP, 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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BT09 DXP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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