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DN09 OZM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,691 mi
Last recorded149,691 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 OZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 149,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 143,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 142,941 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 138,413 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 132,778 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 132,778 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 123,861 miles

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 22 Feb 2021 123,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Mar 2020 116,653 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 116,653 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 107,416 miles

Different size tyre fitted on front and rear axle (Fronts 205/45R16 Rears 195/55R16)

Engine oil leak - Level on minimum on dipstick

Middle exhaust section in poor condition - Slight exhaust blow

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2018 97,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 97,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,715 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 93,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

engine has a oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,434 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 84,433 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,094 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 63,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 52,402 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 52,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 41,935 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,967 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 31,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 OZM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OZM, 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 OZM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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