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DK09 VHW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,753 mi
Last recorded132,753 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 132,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 132,753 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,908 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2021 119,908 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2020 107,034 miles

Brake pads on front wearing Low

Mac struts on front upper attachments have some play

Pass 23 Mar 2019 87,749 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 87,749 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,353 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 80,202 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,027 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,323 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 59,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2014 45,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,428 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,710 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,202 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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DK09 VHW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VHW, 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 DK09 VHW registered?

DK09 VHW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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