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DV09 LFR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,919 mi
Last recorded100,919 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 LFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 100,919 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 100,830 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front sub-frame holed and corroded behind nearside front suspension arm mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated but can still function (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 95,886 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 95,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 90,172 miles

car has been undersealed (rust protection)

Fail 14 Feb 2024 90,172 miles

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

car has been undersealed (rust protection)

Pass 2 May 2023 89,665 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2022 81,372 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 74,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 70,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2020 70,002 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 64,670 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 64,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2018 60,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edges

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,912 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,330 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,860 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 47,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,226 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 32,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 LFR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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