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DU09 XTA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,375 mi
Last recorded123,375 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 XTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 123,375 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 123,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 116,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 110,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 110,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 107,334 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 107,323 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,260 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,795 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 92,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 84,307 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 84,307 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,837 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 52,483 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 52,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,150 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 38,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,893 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 XTA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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