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DN09 TYP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,823 mi
Last recorded89,823 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 TYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 89,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 84,688 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 81,603 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 74,343 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,063 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 68,063 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,383 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Nearside rear suspension bump stop broken away

Offside Front Driver's seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded near where it joins front to rear brake pipe at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Offside rear suspension bump stop broken away

Fail 20 Aug 2018 63,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe excessively corroded at offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe slightly corroded at nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Nearside rear suspension bump stop broken away

Offside Front Driver's seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded near where it joins front to rear brake pipe at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Offside rear suspension bump stop broken away

Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,645 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,668 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 51,668 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,301 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,225 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,816 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 29,645 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,580 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 TYP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

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

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