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DN09 VRY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,484 mi
Last recorded152,484 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 VRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 152,484 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 148,310 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure but not likley to become detached

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 148,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure but not likley to become detached

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 138,903 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 129,694 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 119,426 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 113,532 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 113,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 102,838 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 92,130 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt retract mechanism weak

Fail 30 May 2018 92,130 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt retract mechanism weak

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 77,482 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 77,482 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 60,913 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 60,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,663 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,993 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,594 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 46,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,526 miles

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

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 VRY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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