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DV09 FEX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires14 Jul 2026

Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)

Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,249 mi

Last recorded137,249 miles

Recorded on15 Jul 2025

Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 FEX

MakeVauxhall

ModelCorsa

Year2009

ColourBlack

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail

Pass 15 Jul 2025 137,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet corroded

undertrays fitted so can't fully inspect

Fail 15 Jul 2025 137,248 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet corroded

undertrays fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 5 Jul 2024 132,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 132,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 128,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 128,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 125,917 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 123,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer side sill damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers,upper covers deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 121,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Side sill damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside and offside rear,shock absorber upper covers deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 121,601 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Side sill damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside and offside rear,shock absorber upper covers deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,859 miles

Nearside Outer side sill damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 117,859 miles

Nearside Outer side sill damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 114,096 miles

Nearside Outer Side sill damaged

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2018 114,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Side sill damaged

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,605 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 105,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 97,230 miles

Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,539 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber upper dust covers insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,139 miles

Fail 29 Apr 2014 83,139 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,944 miles

Fail 13 Jun 2013 67,944 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,230 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

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 FEX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FEX, 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 FEX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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