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DK09 UHU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,535 mi
Last recorded125,535 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 UHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 125,535 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight unit slightly loose

Fail 25 Jul 2025 125,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlight unit slightly loose

Fail 25 Jul 2025 125,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlight unit slightly loose

Pass 3 Jul 2024 121,488 miles

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

Offside Front head lamp slightly loose

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear one of 3 bulbs not working still more than 50 % ok

Fail 3 Jul 2024 121,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front head lamp slightly loose

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear one of 3 bulbs not working still more than 50 % ok

Pass 25 Jul 2023 117,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 116,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 109,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread is starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 105,978 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2020 100,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge & wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing & cracking & tread getting low ( no canvas showing at time of test )

Offside Front head lamp slightly loose

Offside Rear one of 3 position lamp bulbs not working

steering has some slight noise from steering rack when lock to lock

Pass 14 May 2019 96,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perishing.

Fail 14 May 2019 96,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perishing.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 90,087 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,041 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,826 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 85,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 74,033 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

possible front wheel bearing noise at 30mph not detechted on test

Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,023 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 63,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,788 miles

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

light corrosion front brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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DK09 UHU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DK09 UHU, 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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DK09 UHU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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