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DS09 EVL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,290 mi
Last recorded106,290 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 106,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine dampness no postive leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 106,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust system corroed

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine dampness no postive leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 105,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and corroed (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 103,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 103,049 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 101,508 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 99,749 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,453 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,589 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 94,557 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 90,724 miles

Central exhaust system heavily rusted

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre under inflated

Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,868 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 86,868 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,387 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,632 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,173 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 65,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 EVL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

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

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