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DU09 XYB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,071 mi
Last recorded91,071 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,366 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp secured with cable tie

Nearside Rear shock bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp has condensation inside-misted but light output not effected

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded-bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 89,366 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp secured with cable tie

Nearside Rear shock bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp has condensation inside-misted but light output not effected

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded-bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 85,473 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,385 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 79,385 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,637 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside has damage to body

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,808 miles

o/s/r top side light n/w

Fail 11 Apr 2016 64,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r top side light n/w

Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,065 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2015 56,065 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,857 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 39,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR TYRES 2MM , N/S/F SIDE WALL WEARING

Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,132 miles

REAR TYRES 2MM , N/S/F SIDE WALL WEARING

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,790 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 XYB 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 XYB, 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 XYB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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