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AP09 DHN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,917 mi
Last recorded103,917 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 DHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 103,917 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened components o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened components o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 103,917 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also large crackes in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also large crackes in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened components o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened components o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 103,156 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 103,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inop

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 101,929 miles

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 1 Aug 2023 99,836 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,382 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 94,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,807 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central HANDBRAKE TRAVEL ? .

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside DAMAGE NEARSIDE FRONT WING AND SIDE

Rear SPARE PRETTY FLAT

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR SHOCKERS (DAMP) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 86,807 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central HANDBRAKE TRAVEL ? .

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside DAMAGE NEARSIDE FRONT WING AND SIDE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEARSIDE FRONT MAIN BEAM BULB BADLY FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Rear SPARE PRETTY FLAT

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR SHOCKERS (DAMP) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 86,724 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible FRONT PLATE DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure MOUNTS BROKEN +HEADLIGHT AIM WILL NOT ADJUST( BROKEN ) (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure LOWER MOUNTS BROKEN (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LAMPS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central HANDBRAKE TRAVEL ? .

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside DAMAGE NEARSIDE FRONT WING AND SIDE

Rear SPARE PRETTY FLAT

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR SHOCKERS (DAMP) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,850 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount worn

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

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

Offside Front top mount worn

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 82,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount worn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front top mount worn

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 80,944 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 80,944 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,928 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 71,082 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,259 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,122 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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AP09 DHN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP09 DHN, 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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AP09 DHN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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