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DV09 FGZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,899 mi
Last recorded68,899 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 68,899 miles

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

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front play in upper spring mount bush maybe worn advise further inspection

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 68,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section corroded and holed at rear joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked. aim also wrong (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front play in upper spring mount bush maybe worn advise further inspection

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 66,180 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded in various areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms are slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,705 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are slightly perished and cracked in the bottom of the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 60,995 miles

Both rear tyres HEAVILY perished and cracked in tread

Fail 30 Jan 2023 60,960 miles

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

Both rear tyres HEAVILY perished and cracked in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2022 58,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges of tread considerable cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Fail 25 Jan 2022 58,988 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre below 1.6mm devoid of tread inner edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges of tread considerable cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 1 Feb 2021 56,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner and outer edges cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear tyres have cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,983 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 54,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mounting has slight play

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adjuster deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2019 51,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 47,216 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 42,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 42,995 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp mechanism not working (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 39,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 34,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,396 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 24,390 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,463 miles

front tyres becoming worn

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 FGZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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