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DN09 VRT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,784 mi
Last recorded42,784 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 VRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 42,784 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 42,587 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 42,527 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover split on drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre PERISHING BADLY on sidewalls splitting TYRE VERY OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 40,987 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both shoulders and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 39,342 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear borderline pass (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both shoulders and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 37,700 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 37,668 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 35,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 34,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 31,855 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 28,950 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 28,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 26,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,553 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 16,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 16,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,001 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 14,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 10,326 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VRT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN09 VRT registered?

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

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