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DU09 SVC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,023 mi
Last recorded82,023 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 SVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 82,023 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 82,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 73,079 miles

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on both sides front (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 73,068 miles

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

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on both sides front (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 67,840 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,573 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,356 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust rear shield is insecure.

The brake fluid level was very low. (Has been topped up.)

The coolant level is below max.

The rear exhaust section is corroded.

Fail 6 Nov 2020 58,356 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust rear shield is insecure.

The brake fluid level was very low. (Has been topped up.)

The coolant level is below max.

The rear exhaust section is corroded.

Pass 14 May 2019 53,149 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 53,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 48,675 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 45,754 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 42,713 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,864 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,214 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,690 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 29,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,427 miles

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

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 SVC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SVC, 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 SVC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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