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DU09 XSB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,043 mi
Last recorded145,043 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 XSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 145,043 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 140,041 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 99,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 99,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 86,641 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 86,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 81,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 76,993 miles

Clutch Anti-slip missing.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 76,991 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Clutch Anti-slip missing.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,188 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 73,184 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,960 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 61,466 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 61,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 52,374 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,734 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,771 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,453 miles

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 XSB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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