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DG09 HTU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,992 mi
Last recorded98,992 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 HTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 98,992 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 98,992 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,926 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 90,926 miles

Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,629 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,508 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 81,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,501 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 75,499 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 66,435 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 66,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 61,022 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,362 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 55,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,926 miles

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

Offside 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)

very bad oil leak on engine !!!

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,267 miles

bad oil leak on engine !!

o/s/r tyre deteriorated !!

Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,083 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 39,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,021 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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DG09 HTU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HTU, 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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DG09 HTU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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