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DV09 UVM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,904 mi
Last recorded99,904 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 UVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 99,904 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 95,326 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 88,450 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,571 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 84,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,180 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,496 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 70,496 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,748 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 61,726 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,308 miles

n/s/r shocker top shroud insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2015 53,306 miles

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

front brake pads showing signs of wear

n/s/r shocker top shroud insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,020 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 45,020 miles

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

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

age related cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,891 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

n/s door mirror lens missing

Fail 28 Jun 2013 37,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror glass cracked.

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in between tread.

offside rear tyre starting to crack in between tread.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 33,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 UVM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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