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DN09 VSJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,665 mi
Last recorded123,665 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 VSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 123,665 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 120,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 120,748 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 111,642 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 111,642 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn very close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower bulb not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 99,825 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 99,825 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Stalk missing. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative Stalk missing. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Stalk missing. (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Stalk missing. (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Fog lamp has fallen out and pointing at floor.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rear clip missing, boot insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Both rear brake drums noisy on rotation.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,328 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant level low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint at rear box has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front edge of bonnet corroded.

Offside Front Fog light missing/inoperative.

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 97,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant level low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint at rear box has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front edge of bonnet corroded.

Offside Front Fog light missing/inoperative.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 85,647 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 85,647 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 80,004 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 80,004 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer small end of c.v boot, clip is insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 76,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer small end of c.v boot, clip is insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,252 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,093 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,358 miles

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

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 VSJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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