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DF09 HXE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

105,662 mi
Last recorded105,662 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 HXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 105,662 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 105,658 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 97,073 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 97,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 88,193 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 88,193 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 80,414 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 80,414 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,397 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,203 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 65,203 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2017 57,441 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2017 57,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,755 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 44,755 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 35,980 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 35,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wiper linkages worn

Fail 18 Sep 2014 32,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wiper linkages worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,586 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 27,586 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,748 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 22,748 miles

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

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 HXE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 DF09 HXE, 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 HXE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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