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DS09 CHV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,368 mi
Last recorded128,368 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 CHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 128,368 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 126,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 125,814 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,389 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 121,384 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,110 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perrishing

Pass 14 Oct 2020 108,318 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 98,388 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 98,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lower bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 88,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid topped up (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 85,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 73,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,666 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded and needs attention (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment lateral (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 65,666 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment lateral (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded and needs attention (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment lateral (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,828 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,445 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 56,445 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,569 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,948 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,484 miles

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

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 CHV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc 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 DS09 CHV, 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 DS09 CHV registered?

DS09 CHV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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The MOT history for DS09 CHV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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