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DU09 PUA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,342 mi
Last recorded135,342 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 135,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 131,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,579 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 99,916 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 99,916 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 93,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded/front flex pipe weak

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 78,854 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,225 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 72,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,200 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)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 59,200 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 44,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing screen slightly.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 18,636 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 PUA 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 81.3%.

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 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 PUA, 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 PUA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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