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DG09 XWL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,253 mi
Last recorded143,253 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 XWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 143,253 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 143,252 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil light came on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 139,309 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 115,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 111,721 miles

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 109,001 miles

top shocker mountings slight lift-rear tyres perished/split-drivers mirror casing damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,478 miles

both front links slight play-all tyres worn low/walls perished-both top shocker mountings slight play-

Pass 17 Mar 2020 105,091 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 105,091 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 89,988 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 89,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,164 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,668 miles

Both rear tyres have minor cracks

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 64,668 miles

Both rear tyres have minor cracks

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,273 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,921 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,288 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 XWL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

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

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