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DU09 SZV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,126 mi
Last recorded75,126 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 75,126 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 75,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 67,585 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sock absorber casing corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 63,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,739 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch corroded ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,391 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 51,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,630 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 46,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,352 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 40,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 30,496 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,496 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,888 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 SZV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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