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DA09 VCU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,953 mi
Last recorded88,953 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 VCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 88,953 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 88,950 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember to suspension arm in two places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2025 81,108 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 74,401 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tread. ()

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 74,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tread. ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 67,433 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit inner edge, cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

reverse lamp not working.

Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge and cracking on outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (e))

reversing lamp not working.

Fail 23 Mar 2022 60,340 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge and cracking on outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (e))

reversing lamp not working.

Pass 30 Dec 2020 52,305 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,562 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 40,411 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 40,401 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,939 miles

front reg plate damaged but not likely to be miss read

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Fail 21 Jun 2017 37,939 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating inner face of discs excessive corosion (3.7.B.3)

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

front reg plate damaged but not likely to be miss read

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 35,245 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate detioriated

n/s/f anti roll bar link detioriated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VCU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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