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DN09 UGL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,795 mi
Last recorded94,795 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,795 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 94,794 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 93,800 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 93,799 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 89,410 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked but functional

Fail 17 Jan 2017 89,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside door mirror cracked but functional

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,471 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 77,613 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn very low on tread reccomend replacement

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Feb 2015 77,598 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre very low suggest replacement

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Jan 2014 67,789 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 57,539 miles

195/65r16 87v budget

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,636 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 49,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UGL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 UGL, 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 UGL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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