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DN09 SEY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,770 mi
Last recorded118,770 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 SEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,770 miles

Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 112,977 miles

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

exhaust system flexi pipe damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2021 108,280 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,213 miles

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

boot catch tempremental

Fail 1 Jul 2019 95,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

boot catch tempremental

Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,439 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,190 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 67,188 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shock absorber not working (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,959 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 51,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,556 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 36,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,715 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,227 miles

nsr wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 24 Apr 2014 23,227 miles

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

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

nsr wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,898 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,310 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 SEY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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