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DN09 XVO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,096 mi
Last recorded92,096 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 92,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 89,148 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 89,148 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 86,642 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 86,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 80,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 75,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 69,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 69,806 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 66,841 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-55-16 worn out on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 62,070 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 55,653 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 55,653 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction bird deposit and air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board engine breather split and fumes smelt in car (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine breather split

Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,799 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Jul 2017 48,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2016 43,737 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,653 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 38,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,609 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,588 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 30,308 miles

os front top strutt mount slight play

Pass 31 May 2012 25,290 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 XVO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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