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DV09 SWW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,300 mi
Last recorded101,300 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 101,300 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 101,300 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 94,345 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 94,345 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,899 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 84,828 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 81,738 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,105 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 72,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

body slightly rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,205 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 60,551 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 55,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,636 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 47,614 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 35,737 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,874 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 SWW 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 76.5%.

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

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