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DU09 AFO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,782 mi
Last recorded94,782 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 AFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,782 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer missing

Fail 17 Jun 2019 94,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing Painted over (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer missing

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,117 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 88,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexey (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,370 miles

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

tyres are different sizes (front and rear axles)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 78,367 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

tyres are different sizes (front and rear axles)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,298 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 72,297 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 70,052 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 59,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both rear jacking points damaged slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2013 54,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,779 miles

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Slight play in o/s steering arm

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 46,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Slight play in o/s steering arm

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 AFO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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