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DV09 VXR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,063 mi
Last recorded103,063 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 97,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 97,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 93,051 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 93,051 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,173 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 80,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on the inner edge ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play & slightly rough (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 80,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on the inner edge ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play & slightly rough (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 73,337 miles

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 5 Mar 2016 73,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955516 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,408 miles

advise front wiper linkage badly worn

Fail 6 Mar 2014 60,408 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

advise front wiper linkage badly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,912 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise front brake pads 70% worn

Fail 13 Apr 2012 41,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise front brake pads 70% worn

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 VXR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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