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DG09 HTO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,504 mi
Last recorded49,504 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 HTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 49,504 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 49,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 42,207 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 42,202 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 41,654 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 40,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 38,629 miles

Tyres on rear have slight cracking in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,498 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 30,966 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh fron interia mirror ()

Rear tyres age cracking between tread

Pass 9 Mar 2017 19,734 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,912 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 9,553 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 3,624 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 1,037 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 908 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 HTO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HTO, 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 HTO registered?

DG09 HTO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is DG09 HTO safe to buy?

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