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DG09 WPX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,463 mi
Last recorded90,463 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 WPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 90,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight play in top strut bearings both sides

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 90,462 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight play in top strut bearings both sides

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 87,313 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 87,313 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 87,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake caliper is inoperative

Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,538 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 83,535 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 80,765 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 73,155 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 73,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 67,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 67,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,898 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,607 miles

engine mil light on

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,057 miles

both rear tyres starting to split between tread

front brake pads worn

Fail 14 Mar 2016 50,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to split between tread

front brake pads worn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,030 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,007 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,753 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 WPX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WPX, 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 WPX registered?

DG09 WPX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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