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DV09 PHA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,850 mi
Last recorded100,850 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 PHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 100,850 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 95,941 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 95,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 91,755 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 91,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 87,582 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,134 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 84,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,519 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 81,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 77,526 miles

front sub-frame and wishbone have light corrosion

Fail 17 May 2019 77,526 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear bulbs white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

front sub-frame and wishbone have light corrosion

Pass 21 May 2018 73,721 miles

clutch pipe is damp

rear shock absorber bushes are perished

Pass 24 May 2017 68,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on sidewall

Pass 31 May 2016 61,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Pass 28 May 2015 54,941 miles

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

heat shield above rear silencer loose

Pass 30 May 2014 45,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 31 May 2013 35,441 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 25,658 miles

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

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 PHA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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