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DS09 ETO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,349 mi
Last recorded130,349 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 130,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive upper and lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension, subframes are corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 130,130 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive upper and lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension, subframes are corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,180 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 108,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 102,591 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 102,591 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 97,792 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,777 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,037 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 89,037 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,022 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 81,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,636 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 73,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber weather cover insecure

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,968 miles

osr shock cover insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2014 52,259 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,864 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 ETO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ETO, 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 ETO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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