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DG09 FZU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,221 mi
Last recorded118,221 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 FZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 118,221 miles

Coolant leak

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

TIMING CHAIN RATTLING

coolent fan not working

Pass 31 Jul 2025 106,863 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 104,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 95,914 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 86,983 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 78,261 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 77,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 68,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,247 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 52,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight uneven front brake application

Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 41,332 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 36,365 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 May 2013 30,907 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 28,285 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 23 Feb 2012 28,285 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 FZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

DG09 FZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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