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DN09 DXS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,418 mi
Last recorded130,418 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 DXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 130,418 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 130,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE AND TAIL (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre BOTH ()

Pass 29 May 2020 123,400 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

knocking noise from suspension on front

Fail 29 May 2020 123,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Body component insecure heat sheild (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

knocking noise from suspension on front

Pass 25 May 2019 120,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre connection blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shocks casings have surface corrosion

both registration plates deteriorated

engine stabiliser has play

wipers smearing

Pass 19 May 2018 119,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished 185/70/14

all seat belts retract slowly

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes have play

front registration deteriorated

gear box oil leak

steering rack damp but no leak found

Pass 1 Jun 2017 108,583 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

engine noise

Fail 1 Jun 2017 108,583 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

engine noise

Pass 24 May 2016 93,673 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2015 77,609 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

o/s headlamp reflector deteriorating

Fail 26 May 2015 77,609 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

o/s headlamp reflector deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2014 63,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2013 51,850 miles

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

oil contamination to underside

Fail 29 May 2013 51,817 miles

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

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

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

oil contamination to underside

Pass 30 May 2012 42,352 miles

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

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

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

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 DXS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold 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 DXS, 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 DXS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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