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DV09 PSY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,162 mi
Last recorded90,162 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 PSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 90,162 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 90,162 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 8,565 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 8,563 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,507 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud broken

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 80,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud broken

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,995 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber shroud broken

Fail 7 Mar 2022 72,995 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s/r shock absorber shroud broken

Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,913 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 64,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 61,255 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 61,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,882 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,672 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,206 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,055 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,246 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 28,948 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,948 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,301 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,543 miles

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

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 PSY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PSY, 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 PSY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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