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DN09 TVL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,504 mi
Last recorded74,504 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 74,504 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator support crossmember damaged / broke

Fail 4 Dec 2023 74,500 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator support crossmember damaged / broke

Pass 21 Dec 2022 66,118 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

radiator support member damaged / broke

Fail 19 Dec 2022 66,117 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting FRONT MOST (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

radiator support member damaged / broke

Pass 29 Nov 2021 60,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 60,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,585 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Dec 2020 54,584 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,612 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,656 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,741 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 21 Jun 2016 34,741 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,533 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Jun 2015 31,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,701 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,573 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 23,573 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 19,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,838 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 TVL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVL, 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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What year was DN09 TVL registered?

DN09 TVL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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