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DU09 SWN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,043 mi
Last recorded131,043 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 SWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 131,043 miles

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

Offside Front FRONT OF VEHICLE DAMAGED

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 125,630 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 125,624 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Mar 2022 119,286 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s + o/s slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 119,286 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s + o/s slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 108,693 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,521 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,616 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 88,213 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 79,947 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 79,947 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,469 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded silencer-box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 72,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust slightly corroded silencer-box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,232 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 66,232 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 59,748 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 59,748 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,627 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 44,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,163 miles

front brake pads worn low

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 SWN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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