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DN09 WBL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,265 mi
Last recorded83,265 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 83,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 82,898 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,149 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 63,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2021 58,516 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,872 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 54,870 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,308 miles

both front top mounts deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

slight oil leak

subframe corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 54,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both front top mounts deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

slight oil leak

subframe corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,455 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2018 48,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and center (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,448 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 38,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,330 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 32,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,290 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,013 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 28,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,727 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,076 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 14,752 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 WBL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WBL, 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 WBL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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