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DN09 XHR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,730 mi
Last recorded105,730 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 XHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 105,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front coil springs rusty

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f shock absorber weeping

rear coil springs rusty

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside discs worn/ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cobwebs internally/bulb cover missing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn significantly low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cobwebs internally/bulb cover missing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from engine offside/oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 83,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and on outer sidewall slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

parking/hand brake lever has significant travel

Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 72,544 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,239 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 64,237 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 53,410 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,480 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 40,415 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,764 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,841 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 25,526 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres worn on edges goodyear 185/65/15

Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,526 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres worn on edges goodyear 185/65/15

Pass 19 Jul 2014 18,695 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,330 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 11,212 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 XHR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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