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DV09 XMT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,071 mi
Last recorded138,071 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 XMT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 138,071 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 138,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 133,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2022 131,071 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 131,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Timing chain noisey (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 130,717 miles

Emissions not tested timing chain rattle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,551 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 125,551 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 120,671 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 120,526 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 120,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 114,437 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,192 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front antiroll bar drop link slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,192 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front antiroll bar drop link slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,111 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 91,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 77,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,749 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,733 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre tread cracked and perished

Fail 28 Mar 2013 54,733 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked and perished

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

Offside rear tyre tread cracked and perished

Fail 26 Apr 2012 41,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 XMT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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