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DU09 XUW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,091 mi
Last recorded124,091 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 124,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 119,986 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 116,067 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 116,067 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 110,908 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 110,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,339 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 105,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Nov 2021 101,615 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive serious oil leak ... but not yet pooling under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 95,984 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive serious oil leak ... but not yet pooling under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 88,770 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 10 May 2018 82,365 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 82,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,356 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 77,342 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,095 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 60,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 60,251 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,122 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 35,967 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,938 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 22,938 miles

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

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 XUW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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