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DV09 VZY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,894 mi
Last recorded95,894 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 VZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 95,894 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2026 95,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 93,091 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 93,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 87,203 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 87,203 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 78,360 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 78,360 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 71,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 67,648 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 67,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 66,155 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 66,155 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,943 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,516 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,615 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 50,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,533 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,643 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 41,643 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,117 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 34,246 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 34,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

x2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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 VZY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VZY, 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 VZY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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