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DF09 UBL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,401 mi
Last recorded121,401 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 UBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 121,401 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 113,874 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2018 113,874 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,771 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,260 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

o/s rear lense dammaged

Fail 8 Jul 2016 100,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded

o/s rear lense dammaged

Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,120 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,904 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 87,517 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2014 87,517 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2013 74,368 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 74,368 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 56,191 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2012 56,191 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DF09 UBL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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