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DV09 KUG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,761 mi
Last recorded131,761 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 KUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 131,761 miles

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

Nearside headlamp mount damaged.

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 131,761 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp mount damaged.

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 125,778 miles

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

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 10 Aug 2019 109,139 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 108,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust section has corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2018 102,092 miles

Rear exhaust section has corossion

Fail 25 Aug 2018 102,070 miles

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

Rear exhaust section has corossion

Pass 9 Aug 2017 97,592 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,190 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 76,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 63,662 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,662 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 55,920 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,971 miles

Coolant fan seized slightly

Coolant low

ECU light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 51,971 miles

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

Coolant fan seized slightly

Coolant low

ECU light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front wiper blade perished

Pass 21 May 2012 38,669 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front wiper blades starting to split but still clears the windscreen

Fail 21 May 2012 38,669 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)

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front wiper blades starting to split but still clears the windscreen

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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DV09 KUG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel 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 DV09 KUG, 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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DV09 KUG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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