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DV09 NXU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,540 mi
Last recorded92,540 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2025 92,540 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation possible ABS pump? (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front flexi exhaust is deteriorated!

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 84,580 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 84,580 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 77,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2023 77,707 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened where suspension arm bolts on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Pass 30 May 2022 73,879 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 69,474 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 64,433 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 64,433 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 60,286 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 56,097 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,773 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 51,773 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,458 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 42,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 35,122 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 29,608 miles

play in front top mounts

Fail 27 May 2014 29,608 miles

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

front tyres worn close to limit

play in front top mounts

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 20,244 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 NXU 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 65%.

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

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