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DG09 JMO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,413 mi
Last recorded64,413 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 64,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 62,213 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 59,202 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 55,908 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 55,853 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 52,500 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and perishing

Offside front tyre perishing

Slight oil leaks from engine area?

Fail 9 Jul 2020 52,500 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing low and perishing

Offside front tyre perishing

Slight oil leaks from engine area?

Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,745 miles

Both rear tyres getting low and perished

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

Slight oil leak from engine area

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 5 Jun 2019 50,703 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres getting low and perished

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

Slight oil leak from engine area

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,846 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,814 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre worn on edges (nail in inner tread)

play detected in nearside front top suspension mount

slight distortion to offside front road wheel

Fail 21 Jun 2017 46,814 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges (nail in inner tread)

play detected in nearside front top suspension mount

slight distortion to offside front road wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,561 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 42,560 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,020 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 32,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s front top mounts have slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,635 miles

o/s and n/s front top mounts have slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,568 miles

play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 25 Jun 2013 26,567 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,774 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 JMO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JMO, 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 JMO registered?

DG09 JMO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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