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DU09 WCJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,060 mi
Last recorded58,060 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 WCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,060 miles

Nearside Front wiper slight smear

both rear tyres worn and perished

oil residue

Fail 27 Nov 2020 58,060 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper slight smear

both rear tyres worn and perished

oil residue

Pass 5 Jun 2019 51,658 miles

rear tyres cracking, oil leak, engine noise, o/s hand brake cable swollen, coolant low

Fail 23 May 2019 51,639 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres cracking, oil leak, engine noise, o/s hand brake cable swollen, coolant low

Pass 25 May 2018 49,930 miles

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

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

o/s hand brake cable swelling

Pass 30 May 2017 47,508 miles

minor imbalance to front brakes. os initially slow

Fail 30 May 2017 47,508 miles

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

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

minor imbalance to front brakes. os initially slow

Pass 27 May 2016 44,672 miles

dip aim at low limit.

nsr tyre at 2mm.

osf upper anti roll bar link boot deteriorated.

Pass 29 May 2015 41,750 miles

body marked, oil leak, o/s front tyre uneven wear to edges at limit, n/s rear tyre cracking 195//55/16, o/s o/s hand brake cable deteriorating

Fail 29 May 2015 41,750 miles

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

body marked, oil leak, o/s front tyre uneven wear to edges at limit, n/s rear tyre cracking 195//55/16, o/s o/s hand brake cable deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2014 38,403 miles

os washer jet det`, osf door seal det`, discs lipped, minor oil leak, minor det` to os brake cable outer, nsr tyre cracking, front tyres worn, 195/55/16. marks to body.

Fail 28 May 2014 38,392 miles

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

os washer jet det`, osf door seal det`, discs lipped, minor oil leak, minor det` to os brake cable outer, nsr tyre cracking, front tyres worn, 195/55/16. marks to body.

Pass 28 May 2013 32,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped, body damaged, rear tyres cracking at limit 195/55/16

Pass 31 May 2012 24,149 miles

n/s wiper blade streaking, windscreen chipped, engine oil breather hoses split badly

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 WCJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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