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DV09 FGX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,510 mi
Last recorded98,510 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2025 98,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 85,520 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 85,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 85,519 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 81,362 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 68,758 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,708 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,120 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 55,080 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 51,642 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 51,642 miles

Front coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,588 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,930 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,953 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,275 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,330 miles

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front wiper blades slight wear

Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Apr 2012 18,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 FGX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DV09 FGX, 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 FGX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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