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DS09 CAB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,590 mi
Last recorded105,590 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 CAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 105,590 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 10 Jun 2026 105,590 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jun 2025 101,473 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 98,234 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 94,960 miles

Central Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Exhaust flexi cover insecure

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Slight play from headlamp

Nearside Front Slow seat belt retraction

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slow seat belt retraction

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,914 miles

Exhaust flexible joint broken

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 89,913 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe insecure Front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust flexible joint broken

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 87,225 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 81,703 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 81,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,122 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 75,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 58,026 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 58,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 47,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front and nearside front tyres perished in treads

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished and starting to go outer shape

Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,987 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 34,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 33,452 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,299 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,497 miles

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

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

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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DS09 CAB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc 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 DS09 CAB, 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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DS09 CAB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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