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DN09 DYX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,700 mi
Last recorded109,700 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 DYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 109,700 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 109,639 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 106,427 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 106,422 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 103,121 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 103,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 101,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 96,075 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 93,725 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 87,760 miles

subframe and all suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 83,282 miles

Nearside Front getting down to wear markers

Fail 8 May 2018 83,282 miles

Nearside Front getting down to wear markers

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

Pass 5 May 2017 76,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 May 2017 76,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 72,016 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 65,898 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,898 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Washers working but weak.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,246 miles

both rear tyresidewalls cracking slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2013 51,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyresidewalls cracking slightly

Pass 31 May 2012 44,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DYX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DYX, 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 DYX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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