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DV09 UTH

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,102 mi
Last recorded139,102 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 139,102 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 134,446 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 134,446 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 128,746 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 128,746 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 121,960 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And Suspension arm Bush slightly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 121,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And Suspension arm Bush slightly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 114,692 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 107,580 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind and emits screeching noise

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 107,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind and emits screeching noise

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,330 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 103,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted to nsr, wrong size from other tyres (5.2.3 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded excessively, holes corroded in subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,872 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,826 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 93,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,692 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 88,692 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,364 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 78,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2013 53,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 40,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 40,566 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UTH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 UTH, 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 UTH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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