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DV09 XRC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,578 mi
Last recorded69,578 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 XRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 69,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jan 2026 69,578 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jan 2025 66,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 63,282 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 63,282 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced at VTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 59,746 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have perished sidewalls ..... 14 years old. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,867 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 56,867 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 51,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,625 miles

Engine breather hose split

Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,812 miles

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides brake pads are getting lower

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 37,051 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 32,811 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 32,460 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,497 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 29,497 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 26,325 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 26,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 23,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 23,530 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,663 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 XRC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRC, 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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What year was DV09 XRC registered?

DV09 XRC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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