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DG09 HRU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,023 mi
Last recorded88,023 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 HRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 88,023 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 88,023 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 81,688 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 81,664 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SMOOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn KNOCKING IN COLUMN AREA (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 76,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 76,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 58,284 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 58,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,931 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle slightly corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 6 Feb 2020 44,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 44,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 39,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 36,391 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 34,266 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 34,266 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,401 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,942 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,406 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,503 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 HRU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol 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 HRU, 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 HRU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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