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DN09 XUR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,033 mi
Last recorded118,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 118,033 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 118,033 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 111,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 111,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 103,454 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 103,449 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

tailpipe missing

Pass 4 Jan 2023 94,086 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 94,083 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,681 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 85,681 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 78,231 miles

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

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Fail 26 Jan 2021 78,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2020 71,935 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 71,818 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,182 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 67,182 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,784 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,650 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,595 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,203 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 23,733 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,440 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 XUR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XUR, 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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What year was DN09 XUR registered?

DN09 XUR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is DN09 XUR safe to buy?

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