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DU09 XUZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,800 mi
Last recorded115,800 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 XUZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 115,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

near side front wing covered with duct tape

wing slight damage

Pass 28 Jul 2021 112,912 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS SLIGHT CRACK

Nearside Rear BODY DAMAGE

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose EXHAUST FLEXI (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside body damage

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (e))

Rear UNDERBODY CORRODED

Fail 27 Jul 2021 112,912 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose EXHAUST FLEXI (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear BODY DAMAGE

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS SLIGHT CRACK

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

Offside body damage

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (e))

Rear UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 20 Jul 2020 106,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 106,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 98,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 98,749 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 87,987 miles

Nearside Rear Low Effort

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 87,986 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Low Effort

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,897 miles

Front Screen dirty on inside

Fail 21 Sep 2017 76,897 miles

Front Screen dirty on inside

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,344 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 66,344 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,192 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 58,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,806 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,442 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,102 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,332 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 25,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (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 XUZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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