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DV09 NVZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,372 mi
Last recorded133,372 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 NVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 133,372 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0 mm on very inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust tube adrift

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 0 mm on inside and outside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake efficacy low

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug washer and timing chain area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

noise from engine timing chain

Pass 8 Aug 2018 120,283 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Quarter panel damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamps not working - pre sept 09

Fail 7 Aug 2018 120,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Quarter panel damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamps not working - pre sept 09

Pass 31 Jul 2017 101,946 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 101,946 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn down to 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn down to 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 82,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 82,308 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 69,792 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers / bump stops deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 50,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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