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DU09 SXY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,665 mi
Last recorded126,665 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 SXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 126,665 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 126,665 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 110,075 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 110,075 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 108,795 miles

Front brake discs corroded on outer edges

Subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 108,795 miles

Front brake discs corroded on outer edges

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

Subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 103,720 miles

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

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

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

Rear bump stops insecure

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,695 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,709 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear bump stops insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2021 99,709 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2020 98,389 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,665 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs wearing slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops insecure

coolant level low

Fail 31 May 2019 88,558 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs wearing slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear bump stops insecure

coolant level low

Pass 23 May 2018 74,748 miles

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

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,467 miles

rear bump stops insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2017 64,467 miles

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

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,125 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre low on tread

rear bump stop insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2016 49,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre low on tread

rear bump stop insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,680 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 33,127 miles

freeplay in front roll bar bushes and drop links

front brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 22 May 2014 33,127 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

freeplay in front roll bar bushes and drop links

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 21 May 2013 31,991 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 31,985 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 29,738 miles

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

both front discs worn

Fail 21 May 2012 29,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,094 miles

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

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

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

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 SXY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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