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DU09 XVE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,944 mi
Last recorded80,944 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 80,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,719 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 64,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to exposing ply or cords. Would advise replacement asap. 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 64,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to exposing ply or cords. Would advise replacement asap. 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 45,403 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 45,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2017 41,281 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

wipers smeary

Fail 27 Jul 2017 41,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1857014 (4.1.E.1)

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

covers & shields fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,830 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 36,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,101 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 34,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,557 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,202 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 24,202 miles

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

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

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

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 XVE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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