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DS09 DNY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,987 mi
Last recorded85,987 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 DNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 85,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 80,929 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 80,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 78,033 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 73,998 miles

Movement in nearside front macpherson strut upper attachment but not considered excessive at this time.

Rear indicators discoloured.

Fail 17 Nov 2022 73,998 miles

Movement in nearside front macpherson strut upper attachment but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear indicators discoloured.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 68,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,259 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber covered with a slight misting of oil.

Play/wear in nearside front macpherson strut upper attachment but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 60,221 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 60,220 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,745 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 55,743 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 41,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,851 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 28,251 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,955 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,338 miles

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 DNY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNY, 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 DNY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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