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DN09 GLK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,949 mi
Last recorded191,949 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 GLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 191,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked at the bottom (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 189,649 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 187,348 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 185,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 182,432 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 182,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 172,077 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 172,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 159,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 147,542 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 138,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

lower engine stabiliser worn

noise on steering around steering rack

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2016 129,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 119,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back box outer skin is corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,670 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 97,919 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,919 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 76,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust rear section deteriorating!

nearside front suspension upper suport bearing wear becomming excessive!

Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,999 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear section deteriorating!

nearside front suspension upper suport bearing wear becomming excessive!

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 GLK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GLK, 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 GLK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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