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DG09 LXP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,041 mi
Last recorded77,041 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 77,041 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 74,235 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 74,235 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 71,923 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 71,923 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,152 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 70,151 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 67,604 miles

Advise heavy timing chain noise when vehicle is running

Fail 12 Nov 2021 67,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise heavy timing chain noise when vehicle is running

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,196 miles

advise oil leak

advise slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 5 Nov 2020 64,196 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise oil leak

advise slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 9 May 2019 58,969 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 58,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,064 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 54,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 46,627 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,763 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,398 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 23,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 21,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 15,681 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 LXP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc 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 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

DG09 LXP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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