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DU09 XSJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,603 mi
Last recorded171,603 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 171,603 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 149,202 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 135,574 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 125,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 125,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 116,349 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 106,732 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 106,732 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 97,996 miles

front pads starting to get low

front tyres getting low

wipers poor

Pass 12 Jan 2019 90,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Oil level below minimum prior to testing, 1.5ltr added

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,447 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,579 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 73,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 70,823 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2015 67,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,707 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 63,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,940 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

One of two nearside washer jets blocked.

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Fail 13 Mar 2013 56,933 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

One of two nearside washer jets blocked.

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,118 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 XSJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSJ, 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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What year was DU09 XSJ registered?

DU09 XSJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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