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DG09 TRX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,712 mi
Last recorded125,712 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 TRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 125,712 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fogged over. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 125,712 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fogged over. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 123,501 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 119,933 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 119,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 116,674 miles

Emission requirements only just met

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 116,674 miles

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

Emission requirements only just met

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 113,160 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 113,159 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front facing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 109,879 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 107,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 104,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding (slight)

Fail 15 Nov 2018 104,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/ 35/ 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding (slight)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 95,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,450 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 88,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken BOTH FRONTS & O/S/R. (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,308 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 86,308 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 79,881 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,730 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 66,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 TRX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

DG09 TRX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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