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DN09 KNB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 KNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 84,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear heat shield slightly lose

Pass 19 Sep 2025 82,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 82,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 80,067 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 74,624 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,198 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Both rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 63,565 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 63,565 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 59,685 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 59,685 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 54,253 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 47,810 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 42,553 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 42,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,787 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 28,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 22,160 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 16,120 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 KNB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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