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DV09 XLH

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,686 mi
Last recorded133,686 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 XLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 133,686 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 132,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread and slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 132,605 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 132,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 129,603 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 129,603 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 128,502 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 128,502 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 127,024 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 127,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 124,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 121,790 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 116,783 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 116,783 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 108,759 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,498 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,696 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 89,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

knock from os front anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,616 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 70,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,808 miles

Play to Nearside shock absorber top mount.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 52,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play to Nearside shock absorber top mount.

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 XLH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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