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DV09 KVU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,244 mi
Last recorded129,244 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 129,244 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 127,607 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 127,607 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 111,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2017 105,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 May 2016 102,510 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 102,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 98,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 92,808 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 90,732 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,169 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 49,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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DV09 KVU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV09 KVU, 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 KVU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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