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DU09 VBO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,795 mi
Last recorded85,795 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 VBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 85,795 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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 1 Jul 2021 78,220 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 68,036 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 64,506 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 64,506 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,992 miles

Nearside Front top mount sligt play

Fail 8 Jun 2018 58,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top mount sligt play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,732 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 49,906 miles

engine upper breather pipe split

Pass 5 Jul 2014 42,985 miles

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

emissions pipe engine badly split

Pass 6 Jul 2013 38,046 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 38,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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 VBO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VBO, 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 VBO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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