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DA09 VBX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,008 mi
Last recorded159,008 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 VBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 159,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 CHIPS +CRACK LOWER IN THE WINDOW SCREEN NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN + TREAD DEPTH LOW 195/55R16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 146,962 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 146,962 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 133,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 133,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner / outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner / outer edges

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 118,239 miles

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

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

Front Wipers noisy and smearing on screen

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner / outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner / outer edges

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,035 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,310 miles

coolant low

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 86,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

coolant low

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,166 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 72,166 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 57,516 miles

coolant empty

Fail 7 Jun 2014 57,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant empty

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,115 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 43,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 29,540 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 29,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

breath pipe split

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 VBX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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