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DG09 CHN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,738 mi
Last recorded88,738 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 CHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 88,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 83,107 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 83,083 miles

Emissions unable to be completed see exhaust fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid/rear section area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone b (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 78,915 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on suspension arm ,rubber detreated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 74,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 74,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall and under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive had a splash/drips on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner/outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,167 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 67,163 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned wrongly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing wing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective bulb has bent reflector (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front anti-freeze low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join flang (6.1.2 (a))

Rear unable to check spare due to items in boot

Fail 5 Dec 2018 66,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 51,235 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,336 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 34,100 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 34,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,027 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,345 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 20,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 12,596 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 5,342 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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DG09 CHN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG09 CHN, 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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DG09 CHN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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