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DV09 GPE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,386 mi
Last recorded98,386 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 GPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 98,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 98,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,574 miles

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

front inner getting low

Fail 28 Oct 2022 89,574 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up water bottle (3.5 (a))

front inner getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,791 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 81,789 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2021 81,781 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,664 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 78,663 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,949 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 74,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,143 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 71,143 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,791 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 68,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2016 65,116 miles

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

corrosion in handbrake cable at lever

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped edges [195/55/16w]

slight play in both front suspension top strut mounts

Fail 27 May 2015 61,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 61,932 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,736 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,827 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 45,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,036 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,186 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 GPE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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