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DN09 KLJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,958 mi
Last recorded84,958 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 KLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 84,958 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 84,958 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 82,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 77,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust, headlight bracket broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,308 miles

both front inner discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2021 76,308 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

both front inner discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,019 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 66,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper damage but no sharp eges

Fail 2 Jul 2019 56,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear bumper damage but no sharp eges

Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,085 miles

Rear bumper damage no sharp eges

Fail 10 Jul 2018 50,085 miles

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

Rear bumper damage no sharp eges

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,253 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2017 41,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 May 2016 32,246 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 32,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,729 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 15,940 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 12,993 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 9,531 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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DN09 KLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KLJ, 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 KLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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