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DV09 FHG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,131 mi
Last recorded131,131 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 FHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 131,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 121,727 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 116,318 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,513 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 106,235 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms ... rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,936 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 94,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x1, swollen within coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount and/rr bearing slightly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 94,241 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x1, swollen within coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount and/rr bearing slightly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 86,679 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,642 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 79,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,892 miles

Front tyres perished between tread

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,532 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,465 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 57,465 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,778 miles

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

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

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 FHG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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