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DF09 HKO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,118 mi
Last recorded86,118 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 HKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 86,118 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 86,118 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 78,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 78,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 70,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 65,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,312 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 62,312 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower control mounting point seriously corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,626 miles

Both engine oil breather pipes split

Dampness of oil around oil sump

Drive belt slightly deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Front stay bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 58,626 miles

Both engine oil breather pipes split

Dampness of oil around oil sump

Drive belt slightly deteriorated

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Front stay bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,643 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

front support bar slightly distorted

Fail 2 Oct 2020 54,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

front support bar slightly distorted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 51,402 miles

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

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 43,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,094 miles

Front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 29,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,325 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 27,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,607 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,194 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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DF09 HKO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DF09 HKO, 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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DF09 HKO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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