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DU09 XLY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,788 mi
Last recorded120,788 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 120,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 105,885 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 105,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 91,852 miles

Nearside Front Top suspension mount slight play

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,700 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front door check strap worn

Fail 18 Mar 2021 77,449 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside front door check strap worn

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,486 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 76,486 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 68,013 miles

offside front door check strap worn

Fail 1 Mar 2019 68,013 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

offside front door check strap worn

offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,829 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,243 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers broken away from bump stops

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,620 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers broken away from bump stops

Fail 1 Mar 2016 60,620 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers broken away from bump stops

Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,486 miles

engine breather hose split wide open

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bumpstop

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,465 miles

nearside rear shock absorber bumpstop/dust cover broken(insecure)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,587 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 41,587 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,969 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 5 Mar 2012 33,965 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

nearside front wiper blade split

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 XLY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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