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DG09 MWU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,345 mi
Last recorded122,345 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 MWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 122,345 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2021 122,115 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure top mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 105,827 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged and one of the down pipe bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 105,826 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush, Bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Upper Ball joint no longer attatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged and one of the down pipe bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,185 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 85,212 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 85,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 77,457 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 77,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,596 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 71,571 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 66,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,307 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,424 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 49,149 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 41,755 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 MWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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