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DT438XB

2009 Opel Corsa

Black Diesel 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,752 mi
Last recorded70,752 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2009 Opel Corsa59,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT438XB
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2015 70,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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DT438XB is a 2009 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 59,062 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DT438XB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DT438XB registered?

DT438XB is a 2009 Opel Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is DT438XB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT438XB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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