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DU09 WMV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,178 mi
Last recorded100,178 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 WMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 100,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 96,703 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 95,974 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 93,985 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 92,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil pressure light stays on,oil level checked found ok

Pass 9 Jan 2021 85,265 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 85,265 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 75,622 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 75,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,497 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 61,951 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 58,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,257 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 49,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 49,045 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,202 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing edges.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 43,202 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread wearing edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,062 miles

inspection 2 light on

Fail 24 Apr 2013 37,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

inspection 2 light on

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,592 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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DU09 WMV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU09 WMV, 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 DU09 WMV registered?

DU09 WMV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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