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DN09 VPZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,814 mi
Last recorded133,814 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 133,814 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 133,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 124,983 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 118,433 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 112,084 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 109,962 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 109,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where front pipe meets rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 97,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,715 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished and split

Fail 18 Jun 2020 91,715 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished and split

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,912 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 84,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,202 miles

Both rear shock bump stops perished and split

Fail 8 Jun 2018 75,202 miles

Both rear shock bump stops perished and split

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,363 miles

Both rear shock bump stops perished and split

Fail 12 Jun 2017 65,363 miles

Both rear shock bump stops perished and split

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,984 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear shock bump stops perished and split

Fail 15 Jun 2016 55,984 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear shock bump stops perished and split

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,695 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 25,586 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 VPZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

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

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