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DV09 XRZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,946 mi
Last recorded107,946 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 107,946 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 104,896 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 98,254 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 98,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 95,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BELOW 3MM AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING UN EVENLY (STEPPING) ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Jul 2022 90,699 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 90,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 84,593 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 84,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,191 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 83,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 82,500 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outre wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 82,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outre wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 81,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wall Badly cracking and nail in tyre

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 81,377 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wall Badly cracking and nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 80,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,585 miles

front subframe becoming weak

nearside rear tyre perished

odd size tyres front and rear

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,097 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,440 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,206 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,203 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,283 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 49,283 miles

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

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 XRZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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