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DG09 ELW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,284 mi
Last recorded180,284 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ELW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 180,284 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2025 180,284 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2024 99,704 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 91,958 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 91,955 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,315 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to tyre wall

Fail 14 Oct 2022 86,304 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section blowing, emissions not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to tyre wall

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2021 87,432 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,679 miles

Exhaust cover loose

Front exhaust flexi worn and starting to break

Fail 27 Oct 2020 78,679 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust cover loose

Front exhaust flexi worn and starting to break

Pass 18 Oct 2019 75,376 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Oct 2018 68,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight wear and corrosion to both front discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks developing on outer side wall and inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer support mounting deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 68,630 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust flex section deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight wear and corrosion to both front discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks developing on outer side wall and inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer support mounting deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 59,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer wall perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,434 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,005 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rocker box breather pipe deteriorated

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,823 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,430 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,755 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 33,753 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,819 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

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 ELW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DG09 ELW, 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 ELW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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