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DN09 XXB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,345 mi
Last recorded134,345 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 134,345 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 134,345 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2021 122,275 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 118,418 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 27 Nov 2019 110,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 110,510 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 105,683 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,246 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS ARE BROKEN

CUT IN THE N/S REAR TYRE BUT NOT TO THE CORDS

N/S FRONT OUTER SILL DAMAGED

N/S REAR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

NAIL IN THE O/S REAR TYRE

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 101,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS ARE BROKEN

CUT IN THE N/S REAR TYRE BUT NOT TO THE CORDS

N/S FRONT OUTER SILL DAMAGED

N/S REAR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

NAIL IN THE O/S REAR TYRE

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 95,249 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

some movement in front suspension top mounts

wiper blades starting to smear wscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2016 95,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

some movement in front suspension top mounts

wiper blades starting to smear wscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,389 miles

osr shocker damp

Fail 23 Oct 2015 89,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 1955516 (4.1.E.1)

osr shocker damp

Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,793 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,723 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,936 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 44,936 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 XXB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

DN09 XXB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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