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DU09 WDJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,049 mi
Last recorded138,049 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 138,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear light unit broken but not affecting light output

Fail 6 Jul 2022 138,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light unit broken but not affecting light output

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 124,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 118,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 109,794 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer side light in op

Nearside Rear tyre tread blocks perished

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread 2mm

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 109,794 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

Nearside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer side light in op

Nearside Rear tyre tread blocks perished

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread 2mm

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,617 miles

chips on screen

front subframe very rusty

o/s/f tyre close to limits & worn on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2018 101,614 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chips on screen

front subframe very rusty

o/s/f tyre close to limits & worn on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,443 miles

chips on screen

o/s rack damp

o/s/r shock damp

slight play/noise in steering rack

slight wear/play in front antiroll bars links

small oil leaks

Fail 23 Mar 2017 93,441 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

chips on screen

o/s rack damp

o/s/r shock damp

slight play/noise in steering rack

slight wear/play in front antiroll bars links

small oil leaks

Pass 28 Feb 2016 83,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint minor (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,813 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,932 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 63,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,506 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,472 miles

breather pipes badly split from camshaft cover and should be replaced

front brake pads are worn low

heavy knock in steering when steering turned from lock

slight play in steering uj

Fail 8 Mar 2012 44,472 miles

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

front brake pads are worn low

n/s/f tyre is worn right to legal requirements

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 WDJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WDJ, 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 WDJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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