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DG09 TWE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,936 mi
Last recorded77,936 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 TWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 77,936 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 77,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 69,864 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts in tread not deep enough to expose ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust general corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2024 69,304 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust general corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cuts within the tread not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bump stops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,475 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 54,475 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 42,094 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 42,093 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face of nearside and offside front brake discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 41,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy, tyre ten years old, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

temperature light flashing at time of test, coolant level low, further investigation advised

Pass 25 Jul 2020 40,162 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 38,268 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2019 38,268 miles

oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 36,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,674 miles

clutch faulty (intermitently) it would appear if the clutch is pumped it starts to work more as it should

Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,071 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,670 miles

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

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

all four tyres perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,940 miles

service light on

Fail 31 Mar 2014 22,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

service light on

Pass 30 Mar 2013 19,607 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,555 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 TWE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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