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DG09 VZU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,307 mi
Last recorded58,307 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 58,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 55,646 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 54,329 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2022 52,069 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 44,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,736 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,985 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 36,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,307 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 34,143 miles

front tyres cracking in tread

nail in nsr tyre shoulder

Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,374 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,015 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,537 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 30,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,450 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 VZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

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

Is DG09 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 VZU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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