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DE09 PHV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,371 mi
Last recorded43,371 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 PHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 43,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 36,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 28,080 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 28,017 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 23,524 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 22,096 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 19,620 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 17,265 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 15,753 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front cracks between tread

Offside Front cracks between tread

Pass 22 Jul 2016 15,288 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,448 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 13,787 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 12,154 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,576 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 9,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DE09 PHV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DE09 PHV, 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 DE09 PHV registered?

DE09 PHV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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The MOT history for DE09 PHV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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