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DG09 MXX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,835 mi
Last recorded117,835 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 MXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 117,835 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 111,099 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 102,110 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 102,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (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))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 99,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 99,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front strut top mounts worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,346 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 95,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 88,858 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 88,858 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,677 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,140 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,323 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,251 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,144 miles

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Cracking to offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2013 45,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Cracking to offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,189 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 MXX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MXX, 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 MXX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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