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DN09 YXL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,461 mi
Last recorded135,461 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 135,461 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 125,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 118,430 miles

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

slight play in steering arms/rack.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 110,031 miles

Noise at steering wheel when moved side to side

Offside Front seat belt slow return

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides rebound rubbers worn (2.7.4)

front wiper linkage worn.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 110,030 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Noise at steering wheel when moved side to side

Offside Front seat belt slow return

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides rebound rubbers worn (2.7.4)

front wiper linkage worn.

Engine oil low, topped up.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 99,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 99,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,948 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 70,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 56,163 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 42,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YXL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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