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DU09 MMV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,711 mi
Last recorded104,711 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 104,711 miles

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

General; corrosion to all suspension components

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 99,867 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 99,474 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 90,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 85,728 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 85,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 80,092 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,374 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight movement

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

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

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 16 Mar 2020 75,374 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction item on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine oil level close to minimum on mot pre-checks

rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,752 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 65,752 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,885 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 60,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,139 miles

both front top mountings have play in them

Fail 15 Mar 2016 55,139 miles

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

both front top mountings have play in them

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,714 miles

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall has small lump

Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,898 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,095 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,341 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 MMV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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