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DN09 ULO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,038 mi
Last recorded116,038 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 116,038 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 111,576 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 107,194 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 101,825 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 101,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 195/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces are particularly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,818 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 88,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Topped up low coolant prior to test

Topped up low engine oil prior to test - 1.5 litres

Fail 1 May 2018 88,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Topped up low coolant prior to test

Topped up low engine oil prior to test - 1.5 litres

Pass 7 Jan 2017 77,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 77,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,555 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 68,555 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 60,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 52,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 52,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,739 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 ULO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc 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 ULO, 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 ULO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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