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DV09 NVW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,550 mi
Last recorded143,550 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 143,550 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 133,057 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade hitting pillar

Fail 15 Aug 2022 133,003 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leaking from engine (possible overheating) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Window in an unacceptable condition missing (taped off) (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade hitting pillar

Pass 4 Aug 2021 125,080 miles

advice on further look at eng management light after re set

advice on slight surface corrosion at front and rear axles and suspension

Fail 4 Aug 2021 125,080 miles

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

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

advice on further look at eng management light after re set

advice on slight surface corrosion at front and rear axles and suspension

Pass 12 Aug 2020 124,714 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 124,699 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2019 111,889 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 111,889 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 108,891 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 108,891 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,943 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all bulbs showing white light .. (amber flaking off ) (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs wearing on inside braking chrome (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 100,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at end of life wear bands (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all bulbs showing white light .. (amber flaking off ) (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs wearing on inside braking chrome (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 94,076 miles

Front brake imbalance 30% front axle

Nearside Front tyre side wall ripped but not corded

Rear brake imbalance across rear axle 30%

all 4 when have damage to the alloy spokes

eml\service indicator on dash

Fail 14 Jun 2016 94,050 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake imbalance 30% front axle

Nearside Front Lower tax disc still fitted to screen inside wiper swept area

Nearside Front tyre side wall ripped but not corded

Rear brake imbalance across rear axle 30%

all 4 when have damage to the alloy spokes

eml\service indicator on dash

Pass 21 May 2015 88,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak around engine area ,[engine oil on dip stick ok]

Pass 29 May 2014 79,944 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 79,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 65,737 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 NVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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