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DV09 FBD

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,541 mi
Last recorded85,541 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 FBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 85,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET, tyre is also perished & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BOTH n/s & o/s upper tail lights inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 85,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH n/s & o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET, tyre is also perished & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BOTH n/s & o/s upper tail lights inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,285 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,880 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 73,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,442 miles

Coolant level low

Engine management light illuminated on dash display

Engine noisy

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 69,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Coolant level low

Engine management light illuminated on dash display

Engine noisy

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 61,584 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 29 May 2015 61,584 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 48,927 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,161 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 40,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 FBD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FBD, 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 FBD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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