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D23 NSL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,352 mi
Last recorded83,352 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 NSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 83,352 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining, worn smooth on inner edges. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 83,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining, worn smooth on inner edges. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 80,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before back box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 15 May 2025 80,685 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before back box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 31 May 2024 80,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 May 2024 80,021 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BY MOUNTING BOLTS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected ROUND LOWER ARM BOLT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 78,142 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 78,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,952 miles

Nearside Front Advise damage to passenger seatbelt but is acceptable at this time

Offside Front Advise slight play in lower ball joint

Pass 12 Nov 2020 59,179 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 59,179 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,994 miles

front discs pitted

subframe pitted

Fail 19 Jun 2019 51,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front discs pitted

subframe pitted

Pass 26 May 2018 47,533 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 May 2018 47,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2017 44,667 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn heavy on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 40,681 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snaped (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn heavy on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 32,444 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,711 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 22,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,566 miles

slight play offside front strut top mount

Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,003 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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D23 NSL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 D23 NSL, 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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D23 NSL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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