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DN09 UCC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,736 mi
Last recorded143,736 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 143,736 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 138,512 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 138,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 122,939 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides nsf more movements

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edges

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

exhaust system corroding from flex and rear

Fail 3 May 2019 122,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955516v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides nsf more movements

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

coolant bottle empty

exhaust system corroding from flex and rear

Pass 11 May 2018 110,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre perishing inner egdes ()

exhaust system corroding

Fail 11 May 2018 110,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre perishing inner egdes ()

exhaust system corroding

Pass 10 May 2017 100,082 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 100,078 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 91,196 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 74,989 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,989 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brakes slight imbalance 23%

Pass 23 Mar 2013 58,917 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 58,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,379 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 UCC 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 64.7%.

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

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