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DG09 VDP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,722 mi
Last recorded82,722 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 82,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi to cat join slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side lower small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 81,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 81,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 76,000 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f + both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 69,864 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 69,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 59,378 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,445 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 40,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,212 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,979 miles

nsr tyre starting to crack across tread

osr tyre on 3 mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 27 Mar 2014 25,979 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

nsr tyre starting to crack across tread

osr tyre on 3 mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,095 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 21,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,499 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 VDP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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