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DV09 SXK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,482 mi
Last recorded159,482 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 SXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2023 159,482 miles

Nearside Front slight play in top strut mount/bearing

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2023 159,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in top strut mount/bearing

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 146,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge; Starting to perish & crack. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 139,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,752 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 113,439 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 83,855 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's have bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 83,380 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's have bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,673 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 67,673 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,174 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 63,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,373 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 43,157 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 37,950 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 35,402 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,985 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 SXK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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