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DN09 VMY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,627 mi
Last recorded127,627 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 127,627 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 127,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 121,540 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 121,540 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 114,837 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 114,837 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 109,163 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 109,163 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 105,496 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 105,496 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 100,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 97,095 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,513 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 90,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 81,027 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 71,116 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,182 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 62,182 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,770 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 43,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,223 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 33,732 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 25,476 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 VMY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VMY, 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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What year was DN09 VMY registered?

DN09 VMY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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