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DU09 AEL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,576 mi
Last recorded155,576 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 AEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 155,576 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust back box deteriorated (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 155,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy exhaust back box deteriorated (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 135,538 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust top cover corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 135,538 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust top cover corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,807 miles

Rear Nail in tyre Rear NS and OS ()

Rear exhaust system corroded

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Suspect engine misfire possibly a faulty injector?

Temporary repair has been made to the NSR light unit

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,567 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,786 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,814 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,573 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2013 57,694 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,171 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 46,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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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DU09 AEL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU09 AEL, 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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DU09 AEL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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