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DU09 XVW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,534 mi
Last recorded59,534 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,534 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 59,534 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 49,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 20 May 2019 49,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

oil level low

Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,946 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 39,945 miles

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak.?

Pass 12 May 2017 35,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Pass 9 May 2016 32,521 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2016 32,521 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,194 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 25,194 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,293 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 15,763 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 15,763 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 XVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XVW, 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 XVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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