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DN09 TYG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,459 mi
Last recorded142,459 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 TYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2020 142,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board two split pipes (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front seat belts slow to retract

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 133,531 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 121,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 121,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 106,077 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 88,371 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Engine rattling

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

Fail 24 May 2017 88,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear bump stops perished

Engine rattling

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

Pass 21 May 2016 68,460 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2016 67,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 53,698 miles

nearside front tyre low on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2014 44,708 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 44,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,552 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 TYG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc 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 TYG, 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 TYG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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