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DV09 PHJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,332 mi
Last recorded109,332 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 PHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 109,332 miles

Front exhaust box outer skin corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s corner of rear bumper split

Pass 6 Oct 2025 103,431 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

Both rear tyres have slight cracking / perishing on side walls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Oct 2024 96,979 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner & outer edge

Front exhaust box outer skin corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Oct 2024 96,979 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner & outer edge

Front exhaust box outer skin corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,992 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroding

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 87,989 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust box outer skin corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 77,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 68,250 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,822 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 67,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 195/55/16 W

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2018 60,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,736 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 49,736 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 44,953 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,309 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 37,309 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 27,261 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 27,254 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 27,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2012 24,369 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 PHJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PHJ, 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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What year was DV09 PHJ registered?

DV09 PHJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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