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DN09 KPA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,423 mi
Last recorded121,423 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 KPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 121,423 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 121,423 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,199 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 111,899 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight bush wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak Engine area,

Fail 3 Mar 2021 111,899 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to carry out test due to exhaust being detached, (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box detached from pipe,( corrosion ) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box corroded and separating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust heat shield adrift from its fixings

Front Wiper linkage excessive wear but functional ,

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight bush wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak Engine area,

Pass 5 Mar 2020 111,244 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Noise from NSF brake but performance not effected.

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

wear in front wiper mechanism offside

Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,527 miles

wear in wiper mechanism offside

Fail 5 Mar 2019 102,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall has large deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

wear in wiper mechanism offside

Pass 6 Mar 2018 91,988 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,229 miles

Engine oil level low

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 81,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 75,647 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured

Front brake discs wearing

Front inside brake pads getting low??

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked advise replacement

Fail 9 Feb 2016 75,647 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Nearside front (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Offside front (4.1.D.1f)

All direction indicators slightly discoloured

Front brake discs wearing

Front inside brake pads getting low??

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked advise replacement

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,446 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,446 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

e/m light on

Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 53,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,906 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,008 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

offside front antiroll bar link rubber in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2012 42,974 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

offside front antiroll bar link rubber in poor condition

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 KPA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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