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DS09 CLU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,117 mi
Last recorded99,117 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 CLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 99,117 miles

Offside Front brake slightly sticking

front sub frame rusty

rear axle rusty

rear shockers rusty

slight oil leak (oil pressure switch)

Fail 21 Aug 2026 99,117 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake slightly sticking

front sub frame rusty

rear axle rusty

rear shockers rusty

slight oil leak (oil pressure switch)

Pass 19 Aug 2025 95,070 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 95,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 88,557 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front top mount slight movement

Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,746 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 81,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 77,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2022 77,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 72,871 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 72,871 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,432 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 62,306 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 55,937 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 50,291 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 50,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 43,680 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 43,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 36,963 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 31,188 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 31,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,410 miles

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

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 CLU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 CLU, 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 CLU registered?

DS09 CLU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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