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DV09 XNJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,809 mi
Last recorded127,809 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 127,809 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust section loose at joint (minor leak)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

minor oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2024 126,132 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 126,087 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 120,122 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 114,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 114,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,092 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 107,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4/5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Sep 2019 102,955 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 96,135 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,625 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 88,625 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,379 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 81,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,233 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,794 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 63,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,659 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 50,659 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,435 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 XNJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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