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DN09 UGW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,306 mi
Last recorded121,306 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 UGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 121,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 113,627 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 110,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,275 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 109,275 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,204 miles

Both Front Tyres Are Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Is Perished

Fail 7 Mar 2019 107,203 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable To Check Wheel Bearing Properly (1.2.1 (f))

Both Front Tyres Are Perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre Is Perished

Pass 20 Mar 2018 103,925 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,538 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 101,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,023 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,062 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 76,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 49,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 44,215 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,215 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 UGW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc 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 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

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

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