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DN09 UHR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,993 mi
Last recorded85,993 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 85,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 83,034 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 83,034 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 81,632 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Nov 2023 81,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 78,316 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,787 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 73,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,709 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 69,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,717 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,068 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 64,068 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,364 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 56,743 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,308 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 51,308 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 45,949 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 UHR 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 70%.

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 UHR, 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 UHR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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