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DA09 SNU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,466 mi
Last recorded94,466 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 SNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 94,466 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracked/deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 94,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flex hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracked/deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,567 miles

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 90,521 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 90,518 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,094 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 88,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,515 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,903 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 72,903 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 70,029 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 59,971 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 59,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 49,968 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 44,324 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,235 miles

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

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

nearside wiper torn

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 40,235 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside wiper torn

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 31,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,617 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 17,151 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,151 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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DA09 SNU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SNU, 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 SNU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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