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DN09 KNJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,066 mi
Last recorded102,066 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 KNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,066 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 102,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 95,828 miles

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

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

Front Upper ns and os suspension attachment has slight play

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,671 miles

Central extbrk

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 88,660 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central extbrk

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 79,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,454 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 65,720 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 59,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 May 2015 59,826 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2014 54,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2014 54,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2013 47,810 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,902 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)

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 KNJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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