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DV09 OAM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,851 mi
Last recorded99,851 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 99,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 99,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2024 99,047 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 92,006 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 85,527 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 78,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 73,488 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 73,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,401 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 66,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,817 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant low

front bumper damaged

oil level below min

Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,394 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs lipped

engine oil level low

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2017 42,364 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs lipped

engine oil level low

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2016 33,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2014 28,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 28,046 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 24,456 miles

front pads look low

Fail 13 Oct 2012 24,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads look low

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 OAM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OAM, 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 OAM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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