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DV09 BMO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,504 mi
Last recorded148,504 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 BMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 148,504 miles

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

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

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

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))

handbrake lever travel

Fail 5 Jul 2025 148,504 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

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

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))

handbrake lever travel

Pass 16 Jul 2024 142,380 miles

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

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

both rear shocker covers insecure

lift in both front upper strut mounts when jacked up

Fail 15 Jul 2024 142,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both rear shocker covers insecure

lift in both front upper strut mounts when jacked up

Pass 12 Jul 2023 135,297 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle is damaged

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2023 135,293 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear seat belt buckle is damaged

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2022 128,539 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear and both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2022 128,500 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear and both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 119,945 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 119,745 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 111,662 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 107,612 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2019 107,571 miles

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

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 101,319 miles

Centre exhaust box rusty

Nearside front link-bar dust cover

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,088 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,211 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,621 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 78,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,049 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,706 miles

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

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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DV09 BMO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DV09 BMO, 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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DV09 BMO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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