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DV09 NZS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,279 mi
Last recorded120,279 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 120,279 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 120,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2024 114,567 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 109,112 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 101,820 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Surface corrosion on front subframe

Nearside Front Coil spring incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 101,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Surface corrosion on front subframe

Nearside Front Coil spring incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 96,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 96,253 miles

Exhaust system insecure front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 86,913 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 21 May 2019 86,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black numbers on white background (0.1 (d))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,935 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 80,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working llb382 fitted (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inside of calipers (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inside of calipers (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,450 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 70,450 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,888 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 64,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 55,198 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight wear on inside of both rear tyres

Fail 25 May 2013 55,198 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight wear on inside of both rear tyres

Pass 15 May 2012 39,862 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 NZS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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