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DG09 TXK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,304 mi
Last recorded86,304 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 TXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 86,304 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 86,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. ns 185/65/15 (steel wheel) (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 74,161 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 74,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 69,503 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 69,467 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant loss from reservoir tank during emissions . over heating

Pass 19 May 2022 59,007 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 59,007 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 51,210 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

restricted view of the sills, covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 50,258 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 45,855 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 45,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 45,191 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 41,778 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 38,860 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside and offside strut mountings have movement in when not under load (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Strong advise inner side wall is splitting all round & outer sidewall cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on wear indicator blocks and screw in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear outer plastic cover over sill is taped to body secure at time of test

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight imbalance on front service brakes when applied together

Very Strong advise. very bad engine oil leak from engine area

Pass 17 Dec 2014 34,237 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,503 miles

4x lowering springs fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

air induction kit fitted

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Fail 28 Mar 2014 32,415 miles

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

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

4x lowering springs fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air induction kit fitted

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,754 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 29,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 25,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

plastic trim fitted to both sills

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 TXK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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