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DS09 CYL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,983 mi
Last recorded81,983 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 CYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 81,983 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 78,328 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 78,326 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 75,331 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Aug 2023 75,329 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 72,607 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Aug 2022 72,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,176 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,035 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,796 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 68,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,629 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,771 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,458 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,525 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,424 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,344 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 54,344 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 40,749 miles

Fault on n/s headlamp adjuster

Incorrect size tyres for vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 40,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fault on n/s headlamp adjuster

Incorrect size tyres for vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 CYL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL registered?

DS09 CYL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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