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DN09 BFE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,003 mi
Last recorded80,003 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 BFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 80,003 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing..

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement when vehicle raised clear of ground.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cuts present,badly cracking/perishing.Recommend replace.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement when vehicle raised clear of ground.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cuts present,badly cracking/perishing.Recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear.. (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rears.. (5.3.2 (b))

rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings..

Pass 6 Nov 2019 76,940 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper support bearing/bush,when vehicle raised clear of ground.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper support bearing/bush,when vehicle raised clear of ground.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears.. (5.3.2 (b))

all four tyres cracking badly in between tread patterns ,also some on side walls..

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings..

front under side of vehicle covered in oil..

Fail 6 Nov 2019 76,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper/lower on lock.. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine appears to be from oil pressure switch area.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper support bearing/bush,when vehicle raised clear of ground.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper support bearing/bush,when vehicle raised clear of ground.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears.. (5.3.2 (b))

all four tyres cracking badly in between tread patterns ,also some on side walls..

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings..

front under side of vehicle covered in oil..

Pass 8 Nov 2018 72,532 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing inbetween tread patterns.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 72,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing inbetween tread patterns.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,709 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil pressure switch appears to leaking,front underside of vehicle has oil present.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,980 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 64,980 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 63,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2015 56,356 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 56,356 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 49,255 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 42,226 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 May 2012 35,093 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 35,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DN09 BFE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN09 BFE, 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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DN09 BFE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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