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DU09 VBF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,313 mi
Last recorded94,313 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 VBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 94,313 miles

Exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 93,684 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 93,667 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak breather pipe split (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil warning lamp on

Pass 22 Jun 2021 92,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight deteriation

Offside Rear Tyre has slight deteriation

Service due

Slight engine noise

Pass 9 Jun 2020 91,739 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

engine oil residue at oil sump

slight coolant leak at water pump area

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has heavy deterioration on the outer sidewall 195 55 r 16 87 v

Offside Front Tyre has heavy deterioration

Offside Rear Tyre has slight deterioration

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,407 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre heavily deteriorated. 195/55x16

offside front tyre heavily deteriorated.195/55x16

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

service lamp illuminated

slight coolant leak

Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight deterioration on the outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight deterioration on the outer sidewall

Fail 26 Apr 2017 86,259 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight deterioration on the outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight deterioration on the outer sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,047 miles

oil leak

service light illuminated

Fail 12 Apr 2016 84,046 miles

Offside 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

service light illuminated

Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,143 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 82,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine breather hose split

engine/spanner light showing on dash

Fail 22 Feb 2013 62,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 47,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VBF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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