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DN09 UKU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,021 mi
Last recorded144,021 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 UKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 144,021 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 141,581 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint , (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 140,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 138,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint clamp . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 135,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 135,124 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 132,441 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 132,413 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 127,602 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 120,732 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 113,129 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 106,846 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 97,926 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,595 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 85,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,186 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 72,186 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,907 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 UKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKU, 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 UKU registered?

DN09 UKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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