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DG09 LCP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,930 mi
Last recorded117,930 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 LCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 117,930 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2026 117,919 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,525 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,699 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 109,665 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 106,870 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,682 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 106,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,345 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,973 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,553 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,366 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded at base and top. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop adrift.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at base and top. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,693 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside Rear shock absorber booting is insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop is deteriating

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,021 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,050 miles

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop perished

Pass 6 Feb 2014 36,651 miles

nearside rear shock absorber foam bump stop starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Feb 2013 30,276 miles

front brake pads starting to become low of wear

Fail 13 Feb 2013 30,276 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to become low of wear

Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,730 miles

inner faces of both front brake disc starting to corrode and pit

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 LCP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LCP, 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 LCP registered?

DG09 LCP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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