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DU09 XUP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,259 mi
Last recorded125,259 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 125,259 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 124,454 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2024 118,126 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 115,046 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 113,228 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,849 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 100,262 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 100,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear sidewall cracked

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 96,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear sidewall cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 91,270 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 91,270 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

exhaust corrodedf

front exhaust flexi detrioted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,145 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f fog light missing

Fail 2 Feb 2015 71,145 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f fog light missing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 6,180 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 61,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cycle rack fitted to tailgate

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,793 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 50,793 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,793 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 36,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XUP 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 61.9%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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