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DA09 VBY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,132 mi
Last recorded104,132 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 104,132 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 104,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 99,791 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 95,170 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,329 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,372 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 83,372 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,729 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,051 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inside and outside edge and also perished

O/S/R tyre worn on inside and outside edge and also perished

Fail 25 Sep 2018 68,051 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/R tyre worn on inside and outside edge and also perished

O/S/R tyre worn on inside and outside edge and also perished

Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,113 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

engine management light on

Fail 18 Aug 2017 56,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,201 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 52,201 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 49,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,429 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,526 miles

Both rear shock absorbers, upper covers loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,552 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 39,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leakage at front of engine

Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,359 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 32,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 VBY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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