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DV09 XTB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,223 mi
Last recorded124,223 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 XTB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 124,223 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 124,223 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 113,393 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth also clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 113,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth also clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 93,556 miles

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

n\s\r tyre deteriorated and cracking in tread

Fail 9 Feb 2018 93,533 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working intermittent (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread marked in yellow (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre deteriorated cracking in tread and outer edges

n\s\r tyre deteriorated and cracking in tread

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,771 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 84,771 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 77,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads worn

Pass 29 Nov 2014 69,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,651 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 54,651 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 50,739 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,348 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 XTB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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