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DN09 UDO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,834 mi
Last recorded98,834 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,834 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 98,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 96,258 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 96,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored - both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush/mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush/mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 84,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker top mount has play

Fail 16 Mar 2021 84,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker top mount has play

Pass 24 Mar 2020 81,850 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear indicators starting to go white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front strut top mounts have slight play

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly fluffed/frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 81,850 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear indicators starting to go white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front strut top mounts have slight play

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly fluffed/frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,357 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

both front strut top mounts have play

Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,178 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 73,177 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,719 miles

Nearside front outer brake pad worn low

Fail 20 Mar 2017 68,719 miles

Nearside front outer brake pad worn low

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,620 miles

Front tyres worn almost to wear markers, 195/55/16 H

Hand brake needs adjusting

Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,620 miles

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

Hand brake needs adjusting

Front tyres worn almost to wear markers, 195/55/16 H

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,530 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,160 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 51,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,037 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 UDO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UDO, 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 UDO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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