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DG09 ENL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,723 mi
Last recorded197,723 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ENL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 197,723 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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 188,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 188,669 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment loose mountings (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

insecure floor mat under driver controls

Pass 3 Nov 2023 180,192 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

play both front top mounts

Fail 3 Nov 2023 180,190 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

play both front top mounts

Pass 17 Nov 2022 173,812 miles

both front tyres 3mm tread

exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still supported

front brake pads low/worn

front number plate poor

play both top mounts

rear number plate poor

small exhaust blow

Fail 17 Nov 2022 173,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres 3mm tread

exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still supported

front brake pads low/worn

front number plate poor

play both top mounts

rear number plate poor

small exhaust blow

Pass 11 Oct 2021 166,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 161,010 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 151,594 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,074 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 144,711 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 136,803 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 136,803 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 122,517 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,875 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 99,744 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,119 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,695 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 63,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,532 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 48,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ENL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ENL, 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 DG09 ENL registered?

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

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