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DU09 URC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

68,301 mi
Last recorded68,301 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 68,301 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 68,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 59,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,001 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,674 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 42,671 miles

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

unable to open tailgate- inspection carried out by folding down the rear seats

Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,626 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 42,626 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 42,297 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 42,277 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres are slightly deteriorated/ cracking

offside front tyre is worn on the outer tread

Pass 4 Apr 2019 40,953 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing slightly on the outer edge

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 39,545 miles

Oil leak ()

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

Fail 17 Mar 2018 39,543 miles

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

Oil leak ()

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,772 miles

limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to coated in underseal

Fail 14 Mar 2017 37,772 miles

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

limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to coated in underseal

Pass 5 Mar 2016 36,193 miles

limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to a coating of protective sealant

Fail 4 Mar 2016 36,184 miles

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

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

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)

limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to a coating of protective sealant

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,527 miles

the nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the edges of the tread

Fail 3 Mar 2015 32,527 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

the nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the edges of the tread

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,671 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,617 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 20,603 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,110 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 URC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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