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DV09 UBZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,242 mi
Last recorded108,242 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 UBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 108,242 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 108,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 102,616 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 95,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 95,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 88,009 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 88,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 83,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 74,341 miles

Rear heat shield insecure.

Fail 3 Jul 2021 74,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn braking surface greatly reduced due to corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 72,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 69,215 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 69,215 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 61,697 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 61,697 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,883 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,734 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,073 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 38,072 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 32,648 miles

management light on dash

Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,007 miles

front pads wearing thin

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 UBZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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