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DA09 BKU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,131 mi
Last recorded109,131 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 BKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 109,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rusty exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2021 103,533 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 103,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 98,398 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 94,377 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 94,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 79,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,657 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 64,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Jul 2015 58,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 53,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,916 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 41,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,572 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 32,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 31,084 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 31,084 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DA09 BKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DA09 BKU, 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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DA09 BKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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