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DN09 VTC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,887 mi
Last recorded132,887 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 132,887 miles

Nearside sill damage

Fail 4 Jan 2022 132,887 miles

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

Nearside sill damage

Pass 2 Dec 2020 131,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 123,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer outer sill dented and push in

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 123,695 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer outer sill dented and push in

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 102,425 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,445 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 95,445 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front headlamp loose slightly ... but secure

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp loose (inner mount broken)

Offside Front seatbelt retracts slowly

Pass 23 Dec 2014 74,679 miles

damage to n/s/f brake flexi hose

n/s/r tyre wearing quicker on outer edge

o/s headlamp front mounting broken

Pass 11 Jan 2014 65,233 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 45,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small stone chip on o/s of screen. part check only on rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,579 miles

small stone chip on o/s of screen. part check only on rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

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 VTC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

DN09 VTC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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