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DA09 VKJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,246 mi
Last recorded115,246 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 VKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 115,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 104,387 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 100,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 100,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 92,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 92,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (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 17 Jun 2022 86,011 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 86,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,531 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,302 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r + o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 64,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 61,320 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 61,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tyre/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,202 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,202 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,018 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 51,737 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,026 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 47,026 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,653 miles

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

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

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

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 VKJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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