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DU09 SYV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,589 mi
Last recorded78,589 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 78,589 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 77,244 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 76,730 miles

Oil Light on.

Fail 6 Jun 2024 76,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil Light on.

Pass 1 Jun 2023 75,634 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 75,634 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 74,482 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 68,714 miles

brake servo corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2021 68,714 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2020 67,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,352 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Apr 2019 65,352 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,172 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2018 56,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,756 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,271 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,298 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,715 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 26,715 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,926 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 20,007 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 SYV 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 72.7%.

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 SYV, 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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What year was DU09 SYV registered?

DU09 SYV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is DU09 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU09 SYV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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