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DG09 VBC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,015 mi
Last recorded98,015 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 98,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Baby worn on inner edge cords not visible (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 98,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Baby worn on inner edge cords not visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 95,722 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 92,716 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 89,842 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 89,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 87,150 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,548 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 84,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 82,020 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 78,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE BALD INNER EDGE 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 78,207 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE BALD INNER EDGE 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cowling (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 69,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cowling (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,059 miles

both side rear tyre sidewalls cracked

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,780 miles

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osf side indicator repeater lens missing(orange light/op ok).

Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fitted new front wiper blades.

front wiper blades hitting scuttle panel,op ok on test.

osr and nsr upper bump stop/cover worn,op ok,no leaks etc.

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 VBC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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