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DV09 SWY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,040 mi
Last recorded69,040 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 SWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 69,040 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 69,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,472 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 57,593 miles

Front brakes slightly unbalanced

Fail 18 Nov 2019 57,593 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 41,321 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,199 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 35,199 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,867 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,080 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 19 Nov 2013 20,877 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 20,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 17,156 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,535 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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DV09 SWY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SWY, 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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What year was DV09 SWY registered?

DV09 SWY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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