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DU09 XYS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,643 mi
Last recorded90,643 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 XYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 90,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 90,643 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,142 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 79,287 miles

Front oil smudge on engine and steering rack

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 79,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front oil smudge on engine and steering rack

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 74,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 69,201 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished, cracked and worn to 3mm

Nearside front suspension has slight play in the top mount

Offside Rear tyre perished, cracked and worn to 3mm

Fail 5 Jan 2019 69,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished, cracked and worn to 3mm

Nearside front suspension has slight play in the top mount

Offside Rear tyre perished, cracked and worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Jan 2018 61,721 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on front subframe (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,543 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front link ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,686 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,415 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 39,415 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 33,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 28,191 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 28,191 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,512 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 23,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XYS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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