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DN09 UER

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,087 mi
Last recorded78,087 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 UER
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 78,087 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axel corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2024 78,087 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,683 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 73,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front subrame undersealed

Fail 14 Oct 2022 73,564 miles

Headlamp aim not tested not tested due to n/s/f headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front subrame undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2021 70,132 miles

Front subframe corroded needs immediate attention

Fail 5 Oct 2021 70,132 miles

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

Front subframe corroded needs immediate attention

Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,693 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 69,693 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,470 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 66,315 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,317 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 62,110 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 62,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 61,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,693 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 37,693 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,113 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 UER is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UER, 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 UER registered?

DN09 UER is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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