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DU09 VXR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,642 mi
Last recorded181,642 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 181,642 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 166,923 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 145,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 145,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 121,286 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 121,284 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,181 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached

Both rear tyres cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 102,181 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached

Both rear tyres cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Rear bumper impact absorber damaged

both rear shocker shrouds insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Rear bumper impact absorber damaged

both rear shocker shrouds insecure

eml on

Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,893 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 71,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 45,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 31,267 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 31,245 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 31,245 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 21,227 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 VXR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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