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DN09 UKY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,694 mi
Last recorded109,694 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 UKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 109,694 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 106,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 99,255 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 99,251 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 97,766 miles

Battery warning light on

Fail 14 Jul 2021 97,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery warning light on

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jul 2020 93,578 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 93,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,515 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 87,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 85,156 miles

Offside Rear bump stop perishing

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear bump stop perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2018 85,156 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear bump stop perishing

Offside Rear bump stop perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,606 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing splitting inside tyre wall

both rear shock absorber boots displaced

front brake discs inner faces poor and discs lipped

Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,968 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 70,968 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,695 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,515 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 53,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped and pads low

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped and pads low

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,394 miles

advise o/s/r tyre 3mm on the centre 3/4 and worn and feathered on the inside

strong advise front discs heavily worn/lipped

strong advise mil on

strong advise slight play in n/s/r wheelbearing

Fail 12 Jun 2012 48,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise o/s/r tyre 3mm on the centre 3/4 and worn and feathered on the inside

strong advise front discs heavily worn/lipped

strong advise mil on

strong advise slight play in n/s/r wheelbearing

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 UKY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

DN09 UKY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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