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DG09 ESO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,694 mi
Last recorded72,694 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ESO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 72,694 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 72,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 69,993 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 65,288 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 57,787 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 54,113 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,048 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 50,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 48,802 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 48,802 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,066 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 38,915 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 38,915 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2017 34,040 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 34,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 28,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2015 22,250 miles

Wet inspection

Pass 22 May 2014 16,258 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 16,258 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 11,283 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 7,947 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 ESO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 ESO, 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 ESO registered?

DG09 ESO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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