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DU09 MLL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,301 mi
Last recorded113,301 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 MLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 113,301 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 103,312 miles

Offside front side skirt insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,192 miles

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

Play in nearside front strut top mounting

Fail 14 Jun 2019 92,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to nearside 61% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 16 Jun 2018 82,091 miles

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

Rear slight noise on wheel rotation

engine noisy/chain rattle on start up

Fail 16 Jun 2018 82,091 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating causing judder on road test (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fit (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Rear slight noise on wheel rotation

engine noisy/chain rattle on start up

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,625 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 69,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,262 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,035 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 64,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,146 miles

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

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

play in front strut top mounts

Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,575 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,776 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 46,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MLL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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