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DN09 XVX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,515 mi
Last recorded81,515 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 XVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 81,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 81,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,972 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,418 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 76,418 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 72,583 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Rear suspension bump stops split and perished

Pass 12 Aug 2021 67,320 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 9 Aug 2021 67,316 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 30 Jul 2020 65,312 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 65,310 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 64,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 64,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 60,277 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 60,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,399 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,354 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 50,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil pressure sensor leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,210 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,105 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,382 miles

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2012 22,259 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 XVX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc 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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

DN09 XVX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is DN09 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN09 XVX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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