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DG09 GAX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,556 mi
Last recorded93,556 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 93,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 91,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 91,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 89,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 86,612 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,424 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components front to rear are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,700 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 76,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,512 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 55,739 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 55,738 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,967 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ( replaced ) (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2016 50,967 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ( replaced ) (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,921 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2015 44,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

rear tyre wear offside @2.5mm, nearside @2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

Pass 1 Mar 2014 38,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,271 miles

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

front tyres wearing ( recom front to rear tyre swap )

imbalance at rear brakes noted during RBT ( OK on road recom' clean/adjust )

recom replacement nearside wiper blade

smear at nearside wiper blade and "rubber" deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2012 20,946 miles

front tyres wearing suggect front to rear tyre swop.

imbalance at rear brakes during rbt test, ok on road.

Fail 25 Feb 2012 20,946 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres wearing suggect front to rear tyre swop.

imbalance at rear brakes during rbt test, ok on road.

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 GAX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red 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 GAX, 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 GAX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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