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DN09 XRY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,883 mi
Last recorded108,883 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 XRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 108,883 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 108,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 106,606 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 106,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 105,020 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 105,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 100,310 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 100,310 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 95,001 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 95,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 86,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 86,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 69,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective play in o/s wiper arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 55,426 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 55,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 45,631 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 45,545 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread block

Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,843 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,986 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 20,012 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 XRY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XRY, 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 XRY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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