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DV09 UWY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,874 mi
Last recorded84,874 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 UWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,874 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 84,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 82,001 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 81,983 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,677 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,527 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 74,512 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 69,720 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2018 69,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2017 63,709 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 55,692 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 48,677 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 48,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 40,191 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 31,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 31,618 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,586 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 UWY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

DV09 UWY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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