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DV09 VPC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,717 mi
Last recorded111,717 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 VPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 111,717 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 May 2023 111,707 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 97,369 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 93,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 93,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 80,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,725 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 74,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,029 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2018 74,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape/cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2017 70,280 miles

Corrosion to front subframe

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

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape and perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2017 70,280 miles

Corrosion to front subframe

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape and perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn lower than offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 63,970 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn lower than offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,219 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 54,219 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 46,011 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 46,011 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,859 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 26,684 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 VPC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VPC, 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 VPC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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