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DV09 XLF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,702 mi
Last recorded125,702 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 XLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 125,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 125,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 113,498 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 113,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 99,586 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 96,901 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,856 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2020 93,447 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 91,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop worn.

Offside Rear side light inoperative

exhaust back box outer skin corroded. not blowing.

Fail 7 Nov 2019 91,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop worn.

Offside Rear side light inoperative

exhaust back box outer skin corroded. not blowing.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 74,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded and detriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield is deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2018 74,133 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded and detriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield is deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,749 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front sub frame is generally corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are scored will need replacing at next service (serviceable at present) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear heat shield is corroded and insecure

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer is corroded and deteriorated, but not leaking at present

Offside Front Auxiliary drive belt is defective, needs replacing ASAP.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 47,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,156 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 41,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 31,265 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 28,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,763 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 20,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 13,123 miles

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 XLF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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