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DN09 FBG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,015 mi
Last recorded153,015 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 FBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 153,015 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 153,012 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2025 149,767 miles

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

Surface rust underneath.

Pass 1 Jul 2024 143,924 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 143,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by seat seat belt connected to seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 133,635 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning ONE OUT OF TWO BULBS ON N/S/R NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hand brake lever traveling slight high it will need adjusting

Rear Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 123,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 123,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 118,349 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 114,375 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 114,351 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 108,239 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts ,slight corrtion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,560 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,933 miles

Oil leak engine

Fail 1 Jun 2017 92,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2 low (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working bulb (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid toped up (8.2.3)

engine light on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,159 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 78,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Engine lamp on

Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,989 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 53,562 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 45,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 36,774 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 FBG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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