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DN09 DZV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,853 mi
Last recorded114,853 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 DZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 114,853 miles

Exhaust system slight corrosion

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel at lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 98,581 miles

Exhaust system slight corrosion

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel at lever (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 98,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Securing bolt snap (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system slight corrosion

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel at lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 May 2023 96,639 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 96,638 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 83,076 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 83,076 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,778 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,264 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 73,375 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 73,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

front wipers leaving slight lines.

oil leak.

Pass 3 May 2018 67,492 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded.

oil leak.

Fail 2 May 2018 67,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system slightly corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,651 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 57,046 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 51,798 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 46,940 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 42,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,175 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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DN09 DZV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN09 DZV, 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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DN09 DZV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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