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DN09 WDJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

70,099 mi
Last recorded70,099 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 WDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 70,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy&rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 68,681 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 68,681 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 64,232 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 64,232 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn/scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 60,025 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 60,018 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 55,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and at rear sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 55,964 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and at rear sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 54,534 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 54,534 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2019 52,421 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 44,164 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 44,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 38,501 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 38,501 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 33,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 33,735 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 28,042 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,115 miles

Noise when spinning nearside rear wheel

Fail 24 Nov 2014 22,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Noise when spinning nearside rear wheel

Pass 25 Nov 2013 16,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly cracked .

Pass 29 Nov 2012 12,657 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 WDJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WDJ, 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 WDJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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