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DG09 KXB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,024 mi
Last recorded64,024 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 KXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2025 64,024 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flex deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one of three position lamp bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid rectified (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 61,226 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp not working: 0ne of three (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 61,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested including levelling device (4.1.2 (b))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp not working: 0ne of three (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 59,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 59,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 58,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 65,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 55,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 51,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front top mount slight play

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 51,811 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 46,910 miles

Front wash wiper

Pass 15 Dec 2017 41,595 miles

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

Front subframe corrsion

Fail 15 Dec 2017 41,595 miles

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

Front subframe corrsion

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 38,086 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 38,066 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,311 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened sandwich plate/metal cover corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 32,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened sandwich plate/metal cover corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,345 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in outer walls and tread

Fail 2 Jan 2015 28,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres have cracks in outer walls and tread

Pass 6 Jan 2014 24,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,427 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 24,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,552 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 KXB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KXB, 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 KXB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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