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DV09 VZZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,219 mi
Last recorded47,219 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 47,219 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 44,960 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 43,436 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 43,436 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 41,700 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 41,274 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 41,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 40,809 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 39,958 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 38,145 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 35,279 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 31,048 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 28,208 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 25,877 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 23,814 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 21,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2012 18,190 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 14 May 2012 18,190 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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 VZZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV09 VZZ registered?

DV09 VZZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is DV09 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV09 VZZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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