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DU09 SXJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,764 mi
Last recorded80,764 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 80,764 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 77,996 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,948 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 75,657 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 75,657 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 69,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,891 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 65,891 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,404 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 64,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 62,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 62,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,380 miles

All Tyres have slight tears,Which may caused it separation or partial failure of its structure.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 57,380 miles

All Tyres have slight tears,Which may caused it separation or partial failure of its structure.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,157 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 51,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2015 43,968 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall has slight tears,which may caused it separation or partial failure of its structure.

Fail 22 May 2015 43,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre wall has slight tears,which may caused it separation or partial failure of its structure.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,704 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre - cracking on outer wall

offside rear tyre - cracking on outer wall

Pass 1 May 2013 29,916 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 23,807 miles

nearside front tyre - cracking on outer wall and tread

Fail 6 Apr 2012 23,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre - cracking on outer wall and tread

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 SXJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU09 SXJ registered?

DU09 SXJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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