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DG09 JGU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,849 mi
Last recorded68,849 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 JGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 68,849 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 68,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 58,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively - NS/OS lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - On channel wear markers (replacement advised) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 58,771 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour - NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - Excessive oxidization across lens splaying pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour - NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively - NS/OS lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - On channel wear markers (replacement advised) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,584 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 47,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 45,088 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,644 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,843 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Fail 16 Sep 2020 41,843 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,063 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,638 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,921 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 36,920 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,335 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,256 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 26,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,679 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,620 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,568 miles

b oth front tyres on 1.6 limit

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 JGU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JGU, 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 JGU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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