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DG09 HRE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,360 mi
Last recorded94,360 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 HRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 94,360 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 94,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 93,086 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

off side front tyre tread misshapen

rear exhaust corroded

rear shock absorbers outer casings corroded and upper covers detached

Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,481 miles

i)rear shock absorbers casings corroded and upper dust covers detached ii)rear exhaust corroded iii)off side front coil spring corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2022 87,306 miles

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

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

off side front coil spring corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear shock absorbers outer casings corroded and upper dust guards detached

Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,843 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,156 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 69,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,275 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,226 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,032 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 50,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both insides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,049 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,195 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 31,195 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 21 Mar 2013 22,986 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,276 miles

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

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 HRE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HRE, 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 HRE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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