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DV09 HYW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,154 mi
Last recorded112,154 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 112,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 104,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension strut upper mount has minimal uplift

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

Oil residue around engine, minimal leak

Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,298 miles

Coolant slightly low

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F pads seem thinner than O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,755 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting defective next to silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 82,755 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting defective next to silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At legal limit, replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth but not to cord or ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Inner edge of tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 78,169 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At legal limit, replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth but not to cord or ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Inner edge of tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,343 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,953 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 57,953 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,694 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 48,694 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,155 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2015 41,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,940 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,427 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 28,427 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,831 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 HYW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HYW, 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 HYW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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