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DG09 LDY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,046 mi
Last recorded93,046 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 LDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 93,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 88,697 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 85,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2023 79,187 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,766 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 69,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 66,599 miles

injector leaking exhaust gases into engine bay

Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,120 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 63,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,316 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,755 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,581 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 40,813 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,367 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 21,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,971 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 LDY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LDY, 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 LDY registered?

DG09 LDY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is DG09 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 LDY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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