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DG09 EPV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,799 mi
Last recorded111,799 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 EPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 111,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 111,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 106,412 miles

Engine has noisy rattle.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear back box exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,937 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 101,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 94,413 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 28 Sep 2018 94,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 14 Oct 2017 85,090 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,078 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge slightly 195/55R16 87H

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge slightly 195/55R16 87H

oil leak from engine.

Fail 3 Nov 2016 75,078 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge slightly 195/55R16 87H

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge slightly 195/55R16 87H

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

oil leak from engine.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 58,766 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

very small cracks in tread of both rear tyres

Pass 18 Dec 2013 38,665 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 38,663 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,033 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 20,729 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 EPV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EPV, 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 EPV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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