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DG09 MXC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,486 mi
Last recorded78,486 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 78,486 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

Nearside Front Shock corroded

Nearside Front Wishbone corroded

Nearside Rear Shock corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Offside Front Shock corroded

Offside Front Wishbone corroded

Offside Rear Shock corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 78,415 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,043 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 75,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,232 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 22 Jan 2019 69,975 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 69,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 61,616 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,648 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 53,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,641 miles

rear box corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 46,557 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear box corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,570 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres-tread cracks/high spots etc,no cord etc.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,029 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 MXC 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 75%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

DG09 MXC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is DG09 MXC safe to buy?

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