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DU09 VYW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,869 mi
Last recorded32,869 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 32,869 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 32,869 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,257 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 32,025 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 31,532 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 31,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine breather hose split and loose

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,784 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,138 miles

near side front tyre cracking up on the outer shoulders

Fail 19 Feb 2014 29,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side front tyre cracking up on the outer shoulder

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,345 miles

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

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

near side front tyre cracking up on the outer shoulder

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,580 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,926 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 26,926 miles

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

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

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 VYW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

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

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