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DV09 UCU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,903 mi
Last recorded126,903 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 126,903 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 117,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 101,743 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

all vehicles lights tinted

front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 101,742 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

all vehicles lights tinted

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 96,088 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunvisor Strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp Beam Image, Just Visible on Tester

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Darkened Film (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Darkened Film (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 96,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Had Aftermarket HID Kit Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Had Aftermarket HID Kit Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunvisor Strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Darkened Film (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Darkened Film (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 89,819 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,832 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 87,832 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,495 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top mount is worn

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

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

Offside Front strut top is worn

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

vehicle tested on a wet day

Fail 14 Jun 2019 80,495 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top mount is worn

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front strut top is worn

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

vehicle tested on a wet day

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,454 miles

Nearside Front 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))

suspension top mount bearing slightly worn

Fail 14 Jun 2018 64,454 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

suspension top mount bearing slightly worn

Pass 4 May 2017 59,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 52,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 45,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 42,251 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 38,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,325 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 UCU 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 73.7%.

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

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