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DS09 CTU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,136 mi
Last recorded99,136 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 CTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 86,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear shock absorber shields insecure

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2022 83,691 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both shock absorber shields insecure

exhaust corroded /deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2022 83,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both shock absorber shields insecure

exhaust corroded /deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,420 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper unclipped

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 80,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper unclipped

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 75,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 75,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 70,794 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 69,619 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,184 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,635 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 62,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,979 miles

nsr tyre low on tread (inner )

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2015 56,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant low

nsr tyre low on tread (inner )

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,139 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2014 50,131 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 42,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

front tyres bald on edges

Fail 17 Aug 2013 42,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,681 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 CTU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CTU, 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 CTU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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