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DU09 XYR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,766 mi
Last recorded101,766 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 101,766 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe showing corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2024 94,363 miles

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

front subframe showing light corrosion

o/s/r tyre perished

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2023 86,062 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,357 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 82,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,925 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 76,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,472 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,139 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,535 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2018 56,527 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,438 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2017 49,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,588 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

slight cut to n/s/f tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2016 42,588 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

slight cut to n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,297 miles

spare tyre under inflated.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 36,297 miles

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

spare tyre under inflated.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,540 miles

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

engine breather pipe split

Fail 22 Mar 2014 30,540 miles

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

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

engine breather pipe split

Fail 25 Mar 2013 24,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,031 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 XYR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XYR, 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 XYR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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