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DN09 VPO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,261 mi
Last recorded92,261 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 VPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 92,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no focal pattern/opaque cover (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% lazy (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

engine misfire detected

exhaust leaking multiple areas

front subframe and wishbones heavily corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 92,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre deeply perished sidewalls and treads

engine oil leaking frontal area

engine oil leaking frontal area

front lower suspension arms heavily corroded

front subframe heavily corroded

rear shock shrouds insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2023 92,025 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced opaque cover (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre deeply perished sidewalls and treads

engine oil leaking frontal area

engine oil leaking frontal area

front lower suspension arms heavily corroded

front subframe heavily corroded

rear shock shrouds insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2022 91,899 miles

centre exhaust corroded

engine oil leaking frontal area

front brake discs heavily corroded

front subframe and suspension heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre deeply perished

rear suspension bump stops worn/shock shrouds part insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2022 91,899 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

engine oil leaking frontal area

front brake discs heavily corroded

front subframe and suspension heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre deeply perished

rear suspension bump stops worn/shock shrouds part insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2021 91,421 miles

engine cover insecure removed in boot

front ARB link boots perished

front brake discs corroded pads okay

front sus arms and subframes heavily corroded

n/s/f headlamp opaque poor focal pattern

n/s/r fog lamp inop

n/s/r service brake lazy

o/s/r inner rim distorted

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes ferrels corroded

rear exhaust corroded

wipers worn

Pass 12 Mar 2020 91,120 miles

front sus ARB links boots perished

Nearside Front headlamp cover opaque/poor focal pattern

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop

front brake discs corroded/pads 8 mm

front lower sus arms corroded

under bonnet engine cover incorrect/insecure contact with electrical cables and hoses,may cause damage

Fail 12 Mar 2020 91,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp cover opaque/poor focal pattern

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front brake discs corroded/pads 8 mm

front lower sus arms corroded

front sus ARB links boots perished

under bonnet engine cover incorrect/insecure contact with electrical cables and hoses,may cause damage

Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,735 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 88,329 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,412 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 83,412 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,423 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,389 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 62,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,950 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,324 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,311 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 VPO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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