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DS09 RUJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,350 mi
Last recorded91,350 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 RUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 91,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 87,684 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,679 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 82,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits middle exhaust flexi section losing exhaust gas (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 78,164 miles

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

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

nsr/osr shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,886 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,822 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 67,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak engine oil pressure switch ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,287 miles

front struts designed to have play in top mounts when jacked up- free play seems to be within tolerance

rear footbrake imbalance just within limit

Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,156 miles

Nearside Rear tread minor perishing to tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+mior tread perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre inbetween tread cracking/perishing o/s/r tyre cut in tread not to cords

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,199 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,130 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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DS09 RUJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS09 RUJ, 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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DS09 RUJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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