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DN09 XUJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,382 mi
Last recorded122,382 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2025 122,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 121,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread 195 / 55 r 16 87 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the edges

Rear both shocker bump stops are loose on the shockers

Fail 19 Feb 2024 121,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread 195 / 55 r 16 87 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the edges

Rear both shocker bump stops are loose on the shockers

Pass 13 Feb 2023 119,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 Feb 2023 119,913 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2022 118,476 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 118,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 111,731 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 106,897 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance 13%

Rear brakes slight imbalance 16%

Fail 26 Feb 2020 106,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brakes slight imbalance 13%

Rear brakes slight imbalance 16%

Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,625 miles

Offside Front mcpherson strut top bush slight movement

Fail 13 Feb 2019 97,619 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front mcpherson strut top bush slight movement

Pass 10 Sep 2018 96,028 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bearing has slight play (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,331 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,974 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,388 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,459 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 XUJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 XUJ, 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 XUJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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