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DV09 VDX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,872 mi
Last recorded30,872 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 30,872 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear also badly corroded (5.3.2 (c))

all 4 tyres are cracking very slightly in tread

Fail 9 Apr 2026 30,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear also badly corroded (5.3.2 (c))

all 4 tyres are cracking very slightly in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2025 29,989 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 29,989 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 29,462 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 28,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,412 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 28,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 27,859 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 27,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 4 Apr 2018 26,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 25,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,894 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,680 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,429 miles

n/s/r light lense broken but not showing white light

Fail 2 Apr 2014 20,429 miles

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

n/s/r light lense broken but not showing white light

Pass 9 May 2013 17,764 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 17,764 miles

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

Both front wiper blades split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 18 May 2012 12,933 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 VDX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VDX, 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 VDX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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