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DU09 WML

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,474 mi
Last recorded116,474 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 WML
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 116,474 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 116,009 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 115,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 115,231 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 113,379 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust peeling

Pass 11 Mar 2021 111,291 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 111,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 109,314 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 104,408 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 21 Dec 2018 104,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 95,286 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,429 miles

nearside front brake pads low

nearside front tyre low tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking/splits evident inner tread and sidewall

signs of possible slight coolant leak evident

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 21 Jan 2016 78,427 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake pads loe

nearside front tyre low tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking/splits evident inner tread and sidewall

signs of possible slight coolant leak evident

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,999 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 70,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre has slight cuts

Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre has slight cuts

Fail 15 Feb 2013 51,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,907 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,342 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 37,342 miles

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

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

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 WML is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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