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DG09 ERO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,636 mi
Last recorded115,636 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ERO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 115,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 115,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 100,708 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 88,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 84,119 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 83,849 miles

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

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from exhaust pipe before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 80,424 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 80,421 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 75,751 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Front sub-frame rusty

Nearside Front tyre badly worn

Fail 8 May 2019 75,751 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Front sub-frame rusty

Nearside Front tyre badly worn

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 73,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 May 2017 65,157 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 55,286 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 45,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 37,266 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 7 May 2014 37,266 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,627 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,327 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ERO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ERO, 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 ERO registered?

DG09 ERO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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