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DU09 VXO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,321 mi
Last recorded131,321 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,321 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 131,320 miles

Emissions not tested as exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessive movement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested as head light insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 124,244 miles

engine/gearbox mountings deteriorated-

x2 rear tyres worn low and edges perished-parking brake lever slight travel-x2 front top mounts slight play-o/s/f/ tyre pressure low-horn distorted-wishbone bushes perished-o/s/f/ track rod end slight play-rack play

Pass 23 Aug 2018 115,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 115,879 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 112,316 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 112,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 112,254 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance o/s rear light cluster broken (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear shockers leeking (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 101,695 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 101,695 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 88,826 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,424 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,144 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,462 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,474 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 VXO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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