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DG09 SUY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,877 mi
Last recorded124,877 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 SUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 124,877 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/45R17(91W) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 124,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/45R17(91W) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 114,933 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 114,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 105,881 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 105,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 96,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/45/zr17/91w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 85,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 85,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 91w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 71,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 71,663 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,199 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 50,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,360 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 39,555 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 32,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,556 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,950 miles

both front tyres uneven wear possible front wheel alignment required

both mirrors cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2012 17,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres uneven wear possible front wheel alignment required

both mirrors cracked

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 SUY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc 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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

DG09 SUY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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