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DV09 FET

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,179 mi
Last recorded102,179 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 FET
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 102,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 102,179 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 88,250 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 88,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 85,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 85,729 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear bar indicators

Pass 20 Jul 2021 82,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators and worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 20 Jul 2021 82,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators and worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

engine coolant level low

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,656 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 80,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 78,873 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Fail 17 May 2019 78,871 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

engine coolant level low

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 18 May 2018 76,657 miles

Both front brake disc's worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 76,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both front brake disc's worn

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolent level low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2017 74,634 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 74,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 74,485 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 68,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear seat hard to secure

Fail 3 May 2016 68,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear seat hard to secure

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f top strut mounts

Fail 22 Apr 2015 47,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f top strut mounts

Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,620 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,470 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,346 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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DV09 FET is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FET, 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 FET is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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