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DV09 GFZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,954 mi
Last recorded125,954 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 125,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2026 125,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 117,822 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 117,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 110,260 miles

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

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 110,260 miles

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

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))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 102,012 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,091 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,013 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 90,013 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 89,946 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple exhaust leaks / exhaust system corroded / flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 85,286 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration lambo sensor only just met requirements (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 85,286 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration lambo sensor only just met requirements (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 78,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 78,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1 x h7 bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 73,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 67,578 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,284 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,519 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 46,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,589 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,745 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 GFZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GFZ, 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 GFZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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