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DN09 EXL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,641 mi
Last recorded87,641 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 EXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 87,641 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/side and n/side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2025 84,642 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 84,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,779 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/side and n/side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 78,908 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 78,906 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 75,664 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,541 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 72,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,543 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,206 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 65,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,943 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,194 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,614 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 45,795 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 45,795 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 42,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2013 35,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2012 28,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EXL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DN09 EXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN09 EXL registered?

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

Is DN09 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN09 EXL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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