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DG09 VYV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,036 mi
Last recorded126,036 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 126,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 126,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 120,193 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 115,402 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 110,434 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 110,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 104,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at turbo and crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 104,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at turbo and crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 97,729 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 97,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake lever also seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake lever also seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake lever seized (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 87,163 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 87,163 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear exhaust clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement steady bar at gear box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,175 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox stabiliser mount worn ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 77,175 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox stabiliser mount worn ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,986 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,317 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 45,955 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,072 miles

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

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 VYV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

DG09 VYV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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