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DV09 LFF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

63,904 mi
Last recorded63,904 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 63,904 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 62,588 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 61,208 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 61,208 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 58,743 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 57,015 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 57,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,016 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 55,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 54,105 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2019 54,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,395 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 51,380 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,639 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Pass 1 May 2016 45,800 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged, temporary repair.

Fail 1 May 2016 45,800 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged, temporary repair.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 43,264 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,108 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 41,108 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 38,325 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,325 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 33,287 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges 195 55 16 87v

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Apr 2012 33,287 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges 195 55 16 87v

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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 LFF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LFF, 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 LFF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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