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DU09 JCY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,279 mi
Last recorded134,279 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 JCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 134,279 miles

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

front and rear bumpers damage

Fail 8 Apr 2024 134,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear bumpers damage

Pass 4 Apr 2023 113,558 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 113,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak offside top hose ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 99,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 99,829 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 89,835 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 89,826 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 88,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 83,615 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 83,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,400 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 76,149 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 76,149 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,201 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 62,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r shock absorber plastic shroud insecure

slight blow from exhaust rear join

Pass 28 Feb 2015 62,797 miles

o/s/r shock absorber plastic shroud insecure

slight blow from exhaust rear join

Pass 1 Mar 2014 53,705 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 53,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,365 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 35,593 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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DU09 JCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JCY, 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 JCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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