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DN09 FDX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,830 mi
Last recorded99,830 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 FDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 99,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 99,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around front n/s/wishbone front bolt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 95,927 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,080 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 91,074 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 86,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,353 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,005 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,756 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,897 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 74,086 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished/cracking

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

Offside Front tyre heavily perished/cracking

Fail 31 May 2017 74,086 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished/cracking

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

Offside Front tyre heavily perished/cracking

Pass 28 May 2016 67,756 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 67,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 46,579 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 39,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 30,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2012 30,100 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FDX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDX, 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 DN09 FDX registered?

DN09 FDX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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