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DF09 HLJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,916 mi
Last recorded94,916 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 HLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 94,916 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 88,144 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 88,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 81,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, has nail on outer edge and bald on edges STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald on edges STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2020 81,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits REAR EXHAUST BOX JOINT HAS LEAK (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust middle box skin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, has nail on outer edge and bald on edges STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front wiper blade excessive worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald on edges STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front wiper blade smearing

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,814 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 76,814 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing Plate broken. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge cut / bald. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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 Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,509 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,205 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 40,918 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 33,979 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 28,179 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 17,159 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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DF09 HLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DF09 HLJ, 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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DF09 HLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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