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VU09 KTJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsavan

Black Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,102 mi
Last recorded121,102 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan80,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 KTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 121,102 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 May 2026 121,100 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Front Upper Coolant leak

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 May 2025 115,998 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 115,962 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 108,638 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 108,596 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and offside front at mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,746 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 105,737 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,580 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2021 98,979 miles

advice on further look at front brakes

advice on o/s/r shocker slight sweat of oil

advice on slight blow at exhaust down pipe flexy

advice on slight foot brake travel

advice on surface corrosion at exhaust tail pipe outer skin

Pass 4 Mar 2020 96,240 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 96,239 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,718 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 85,075 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,075 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,310 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,671 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 69,671 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,544 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,163 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,042 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 49,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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VU09 KTJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan in Black with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 80,096 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU09 KTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU09 KTJ registered?

VU09 KTJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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