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DU09 XVN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,634 mi
Last recorded124,634 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 124,634 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 124,634 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 123,891 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 119,232 miles

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

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

Rear both sides shockers corroded

under side rust

Fail 29 Apr 2024 119,232 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both sides shockers corroded

under side rust

Pass 20 Apr 2023 114,286 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 114,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2022 106,078 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 101,450 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 98,397 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 98,397 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,180 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 94,174 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,030 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 89,923 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,926 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,488 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 57,162 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,162 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,435 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 44,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,674 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 31,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,312 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 XVN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVN, 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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What year was DU09 XVN registered?

DU09 XVN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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