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DF09 UCG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,497 mi
Last recorded121,497 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 UCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 121,497 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 114,168 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 114,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Drive belt noisy in operation

Front brake discs pitted on inner face and can hear scrapping when spinning wheels: may need front brakes

Front number plate fading: advise new plate

Nearside Front headlamp has large condensation in it and back cover missing for main beam bulb

Rear exhaust box outer skin come apart

Rear shock covers split and dropped

misfire from cold: needs looking at

oil leak from engine

slight wear on brake pedal rubber and clutch pedal rubber poor fit at bottom

Pass 19 Feb 2015 112,419 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 101,289 miles

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

centre mirror loose

engine breather pipe disconnected

front number plate marked

rear exhaust box badly rusted

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,953 miles

centre mirror loose

rear exhaust box badly rusted

Fail 25 Feb 2013 78,953 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre mirror loose

rear exhaust box badly rusted

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,954 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 UCG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCG, 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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What year was DF09 UCG registered?

DF09 UCG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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