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DN09 KNK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,816 mi
Last recorded111,816 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 KNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 111,816 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 106,289 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 106,284 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides lower wishbone rear bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 98,015 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 98,015 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides x2 (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,065 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 91,044 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,709 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 79,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,458 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,974 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 40,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 33,835 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 33,835 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 27,010 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 KNK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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