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DV09 SXJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,807 mi
Last recorded110,807 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 SXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 110,807 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked & perished

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,836 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked & perished around tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 99,330 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,042 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,404 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 78,329 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,697 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracking 2009 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 65,697 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracking 2009 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,441 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 3 Feb 2015 52,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,890 miles

Exh Back Box Hanger Heavilly Corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 28,915 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 18,440 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 SXJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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