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DV09 ZXG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,491 mi
Last recorded122,491 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 122,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 122,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 115,988 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 115,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 110,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 110,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 106,292 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 106,292 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 103,155 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is generally deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 103,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Protective shroud is also broken and insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Engine oil leak at the front of the engine

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

Offside Rear Shock-absorber protective shroud is in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is generally deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 91,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,013 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,163 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 67,159 miles

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

Front brake pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,135 miles

nearside front top mount has play when jacked up

Fail 9 Jun 2016 60,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front top mount has play when jacked up

Pass 28 May 2015 52,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 46,112 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre side wall.

Pass 28 May 2013 42,362 miles

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front wiper is worn advise replacement

Fail 17 May 2012 37,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 37,244 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 ZXG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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