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DG09 JVN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,957 mi
Last recorded149,957 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 JVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 149,957 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 144,837 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 139,237 miles

Rear both coil spring rusted

Rear brake pipe bulging

Rear exhaust pipe leaking from joint

Front engine oil leak

Offside Front brake pipe minor bulging near flex pipe

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 132,140 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 132,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 125,262 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 117,890 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 117,890 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 113,187 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 113,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 108,255 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,074 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 104,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,871 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on both edges

Nearside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 29 Feb 2016 96,871 miles

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

Both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on both edges

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,297 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

centre/rear exhaust and hangers corroded

damage to n/s/r qtr

n/s/r shocker sleeve loose

Fail 28 Feb 2014 69,868 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres low

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,868 miles

both front tyres low

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,432 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 40,432 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JVN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

DG09 JVN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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