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DN09 XXS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,618 mi
Last recorded78,618 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 XXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 78,618 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS + OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NS + OS (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 78,618 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS + OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NS + OS (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 74,458 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2025 74,458 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed flexi pipe exhaust leak excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf/nsf (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 69,835 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 67,939 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2023 67,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 58,711 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,065 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,555 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,477 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 48,834 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 46,305 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 42,917 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,922 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 38,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 34,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate

Fail 22 Dec 2012 34,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate

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 XXS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

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

Is DN09 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN09 XXS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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