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DA09 VBU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,418 mi
Last recorded80,418 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 VBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,418 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Noise from engine

Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,327 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 76,327 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (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))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 71,018 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 71,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,739 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 64,739 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,244 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,200 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 49,890 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 41,279 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 41,279 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 36,049 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 31,517 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,357 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 VBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBU, 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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What year was DA09 VBU registered?

DA09 VBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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