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DU09 LHD

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 LHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 89,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 50% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top has moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, Age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin peeling off

Fail 20 Nov 2023 89,297 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened excessively weakened around offside from bottom arm front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded and worn on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded and coming away from silencer

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,358 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded, no leaks at present

Fail 21 Nov 2022 87,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded, no leaks at present

Pass 10 Nov 2021 85,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also perished ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 85,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also perished ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,046 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight play/ lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp len damaged but no white light

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded loose but no blowing

Pass 9 May 2019 77,383 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 77,383 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,202 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 71,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,091 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 54,356 miles

NSR tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 54,356 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

NSR tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,476 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 7 May 2014 40,618 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 40,618 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 31,948 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 31,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 25,016 miles

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

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 LHD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LHD, 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 LHD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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