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DV09 ZWF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,062 mi
Last recorded106,062 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 106,062 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 104,126 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 104,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Oct 2022 103,308 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has play when not loaded

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

Offside reverse light not working

Windscreen wiper blade defective noisy, judders, catching on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

Fail 19 Oct 2022 103,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has play when not loaded

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

Offside reverse light not working

Windscreen wiper blade defective noisy, judders, catching on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

Pass 14 Oct 2021 101,107 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 101,107 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,415 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 99,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,163 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle sticking

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

Oil leak ()

nosie from water pump area

Fail 5 Apr 2018 93,513 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

nosie from water pump area

Pass 12 Apr 2017 89,290 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 89,290 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Service light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Apr 2015 63,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,801 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres perished and split between tread

Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,365 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 26,014 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 26,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,386 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 ZWF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZWF, 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 ZWF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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