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DV09 UGM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,721 mi
Last recorded109,721 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 UGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 109,721 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 109,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 104,488 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

reverse light not working

Fail 11 Jun 2024 104,488 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

reverse light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2023 100,392 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 100,392 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 98,289 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 98,289 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 96,875 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 96,875 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 95,709 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 95,709 miles

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Apr 2020 95,651 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 90,981 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,298 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,102 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,346 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,911 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges [raised]

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,342 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 22,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,413 miles

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

Offside wiper in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2012 31,412 miles

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

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

Offside wiper in poor condition

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 UGM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black 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 UGM, 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 UGM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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