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DG09 GBU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,788 mi
Last recorded52,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 GBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 52,788 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 52,629 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 52,480 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 51,990 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 50,357 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,293 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 46,584 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 41,511 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,804 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 33,096 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 29,059 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 25,102 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 20,785 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 16,268 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 16,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 11,928 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 GBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU registered?

DG09 GBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is DG09 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 GBU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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