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DU09 VXN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,959 mi
Last recorded89,959 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 VXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 89,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 83,986 miles

Front Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Offside Front Oli seepage, possible rocker cover gasket an or oil pressure switch leaking.

Pass 1 Feb 2024 79,886 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Offside Front Oli seepage.

Fail 31 Jan 2024 79,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x1 lump & x1 cut to cords yellow chalk. Michelin 195/55/R16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Offside Front Oli seepage.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,791 miles

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

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))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 77,791 miles

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

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

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 18 Jan 2022 74,749 miles

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

Oil Leak

Fail 18 Jan 2022 74,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil Leak

Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,036 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 71,036 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,605 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 67,605 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,683 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,732 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 60,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,452 miles

EML on

Pass 9 Jan 2016 54,598 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 54,598 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 48,903 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,397 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 42,393 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,311 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 VXN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

DU09 VXN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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