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DV09 VXL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,512 mi
Last recorded105,512 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 105,512 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 105,512 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 100,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 95,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 95,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working All front washer jets not working. (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear registration plate lamps. (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 80,678 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 80,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 75,652 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 71,385 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 67,303 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 67,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,017 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 62,017 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,422 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 55,440 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 52,489 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 44,230 miles

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

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

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 VXL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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