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DV09 VXP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,576 mi
Last recorded108,576 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 VXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 108,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 108,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 105,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 105,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 101,795 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 101,795 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 98,121 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 96,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 96,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe + Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 95,910 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 91,017 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,135 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,137 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 80,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,762 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,712 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,694 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,175 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 50,175 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 42,545 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 42,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VXP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VXP, 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 VXP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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