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DG09 UGX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,484 mi
Last recorded71,484 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 71,484 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 71,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 71,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 71,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 65,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 65,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 55,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS TARNISHED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 55,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS TARNISHED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 52,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,799 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 46,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 43,113 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats fitted preventing inspection to all rear belts ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,657 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 34,317 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise nearside rear tyre has cracks in inner and outer tyre walls

Pass 10 Oct 2015 26,819 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight play.

Offside Rear baby seat fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,048 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 21,769 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 17,676 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,874 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 UGX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UGX, 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 UGX registered?

DG09 UGX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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