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DV09 PVA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,717 mi
Last recorded66,717 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 PVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 66,717 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 62,819 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 61,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 58,630 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 56,928 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2022 56,925 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 52,121 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 52,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 50,240 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 50,240 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 48,171 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 46,002 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,381 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 42,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 36,813 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 36,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,292 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 31,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,811 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,992 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 20,992 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 15,694 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 PVA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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