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DV09 UWS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,391 mi
Last recorded88,391 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 88,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 83,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 83,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in central pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 76,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 76,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 69,758 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 66,375 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking on side wall

Pass 25 May 2019 62,342 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 62,340 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 59,122 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 52,426 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 43,881 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are getting low

Pass 13 May 2014 31,432 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 28,952 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 26,611 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 UWS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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