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DS09 EVV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,609 mi
Last recorded128,609 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 EVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 128,609 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 117,893 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 100,563 miles

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,977 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 89,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing against suspension mounting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,269 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 87,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,636 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 85,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,675 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 79,662 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,088 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,920 miles

major oil leak at fr0nt

Fail 31 Oct 2016 70,920 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

major oil leak at fr0nt

Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,664 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 64,662 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,523 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,519 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,605 miles

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

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 EVV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc 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 EVV, 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 EVV registered?

DS09 EVV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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