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DU09 XVZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,442 mi
Last recorded67,442 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 XVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 67,442 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 67,442 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 65,724 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 65,724 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 63,798 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 63,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 62,214 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 58,767 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 58,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,032 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3 - 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,173 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,088 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,067 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 31,157 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 26,017 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,239 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,580 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 15,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

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

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