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DG09 HRO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,269 mi
Last recorded137,269 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 137,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and has perishing to sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 137,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and has perishing to sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 131,786 miles

NSF and OSF upper dstgruttop bearnings/bushes have slight movemement but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust outer casing split, but not currently leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2023 131,786 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR (also flat!), OSF and OSR all below the limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NSF and OSF upper dstgruttop bearnings/bushes have slight movemement but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust outer casing split, but not currently leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2022 121,574 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 121,574 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit NEW BATTERY LOOSE, TIGHTENED AT TIME OF TEST (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 114,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2019 108,804 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 1 Jul 2019 108,800 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2018 108,004 miles

(n/s/r and o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded)

(rear exhaust rear silencer corroded)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 May 2018 108,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

(n/s/r and o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded)

(rear exhaust rear silencer corroded)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 102,236 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 101,631 miles

Nearside Front tyre shoulders wearing

Rear exhaust slightly deteiorated

Pass 7 Mar 2015 87,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust back box deteiorated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small cuts n/s+o/s front tyres outer sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 HRO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRO, 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 HRO registered?

DG09 HRO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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