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DV09 PVL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,209 mi
Last recorded58,209 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 58,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 57,303 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 57,301 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,531 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 55,665 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 54,801 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 54,054 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 54,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,819 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,278 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,150 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,816 miles

breather pipe on rocker cover split

Fail 10 Apr 2017 36,816 miles

breather pipe on rocker cover split

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,274 miles

front wipers smearing

slight movement in both front shock absorbers top mounts

Fail 22 Apr 2016 29,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smearing

slight movement in both front shock absorbers top mounts

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,437 miles

slight movement in both front upper top shock asbsorber mounts

slight movement in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,214 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroding in places

movement in both front top shock mounts

Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,065 miles

front brake pads low

rear tyres close to limits

wear on front brake discs

Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,149 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 PVL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

DV09 PVL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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