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DG09 HTL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,576 mi
Last recorded108,576 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 HTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 108,576 miles

steering rack inner joints play

Fail 19 Apr 2018 108,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 97,090 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,935 miles

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil VERY POOR (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 71,920 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AS MARKED (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil VERY POOR (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,358 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 70,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,288 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering rack noisy.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,153 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,288 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 41,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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DG09 HTL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DG09 HTL, 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 DG09 HTL registered?

DG09 HTL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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