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DS09 CYP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,139 mi
Last recorded122,139 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 122,139 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 122,136 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyre worn 1mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn, tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer have a big hole on the side (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 116,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 116,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,762 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 105,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 95,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,530 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 86,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 78,857 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,049 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,201 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,985 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,935 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 53,935 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,170 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside wiper worn

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 CYP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CYP, 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 CYP registered?

DS09 CYP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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