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DV09 SVX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,780 mi
Last recorded42,780 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 42,780 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 40,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 39,135 miles

Front slight play both upper suspension mounts

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2022 37,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / worn on outer edge / valve perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 36,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged psrished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 34,675 miles

Offside Front Upper play in top mounts

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 33,162 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 33,162 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 29,978 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front slight play in top suspension mount

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front play in top suspension mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 26,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 26,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 21,872 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres perished and cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2016 21,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2015 19,158 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 16,611 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 14,095 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 11,894 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 9,538 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish on side wall

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 SVX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

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

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