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DS03 OLS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,495 mi
Last recorded108,495 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 OLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 108,495 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2025 108,495 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 100,597 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 92,688 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 85,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 79,721 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 79,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,893 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 73,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 70,299 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 64,069 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 56,724 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 51,782 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,205 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,476 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 43,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,744 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 39,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,837 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 33,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 26,262 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,262 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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DS03 OLS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DS03 OLS, 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 DS03 OLS registered?

DS03 OLS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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