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DV09 PSZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,317 mi
Last recorded85,317 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 PSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 85,317 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,343 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 76,328 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 68,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2022 61,550 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 59,570 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 56,601 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,766 miles

both rear tyres cracking and in very poor condition

slight blow rear box joint

slight exhaust blow rear box joint

Pass 29 Aug 2017 46,216 miles

near side rear tyre cracking but not showing cords

off side rear tyre perishing on wall

slight play near side front top shocker mount

Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,459 miles

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2016 41,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2015 36,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 32,559 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 27,005 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 PSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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