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DU09 XPC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,068 mi
Last recorded81,068 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 81,068 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

front sub frame hevily corroded o/s and n/s

rear beam corroded,rear exahust mount defective but exhaust secure

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2023 81,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

front sub frame hevily corroded o/s and n/s

rear beam corroded,rear exahust mount defective but exhaust secure

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,737 miles

Front sub frame and rear beam hevily corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seats and belts removed at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2022 79,737 miles

Front sub frame and rear beam hevily corroded

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seats and belts removed at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,800 miles

Front sub frame corroded,rear beam corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,686 miles

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

front sub frame and rear axle beam corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 75,649 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front sub frame and rear axle beam corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,788 miles

both rear shocks corroded

exhaust front section has slight blow

front sub frame corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 72,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear shocks corroded

exhaust front section has slight blow

front sub frame corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,506 miles

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

design play in top mounts

front exhaust has slight blow

front sub frame and lower arms corroded

rear seats folded at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2018 69,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

design play in top mounts

front exhaust has slight blow

front sub frame and lower arms corroded

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2017 65,792 miles

front sub frame and lower arms corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,583 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 58,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,379 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 51,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,938 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,614 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 36,614 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 26,006 miles

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

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

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

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 XPC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XPC, 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 XPC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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