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DG09 XVS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,791 mi
Last recorded66,791 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 XVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 66,791 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion further inspection required , servo sits behind fire wall (1.1.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounts both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion to underside of vehicle including components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 66,306 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 65,924 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 65,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated adjusted all tyre pressures (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 65,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working added water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated adjusted all tyre pressures (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 65,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 65,209 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,997 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 64,997 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 65,482 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 65,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,192 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,698 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres are worn and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,350 miles

breather hose on cambox split

Fail 10 Feb 2016 63,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

breather hose on cambox split

Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,438 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,190 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly uneven

Fail 21 Mar 2014 49,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are wearing slightly uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,085 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside 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 XVS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol 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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

DG09 XVS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 March 2009.

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