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DS09 EWB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,393 mi
Last recorded204,393 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 EWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 204,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake only just met.

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 190,243 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 178,297 miles

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

O/s beam pattern poor

Fail 5 Dec 2023 178,291 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 169,850 miles

Brake fluid discolored.

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 169,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid discolored.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 158,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 146,521 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 137,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 137,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 128,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 117,601 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,098 miles

rear exhaust clamp bush deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,797 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 105,797 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 92,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise n/s/f wiper blade

advise sign of wear and pearishing front tyres

Fail 20 Jun 2013 64,223 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise n/s/f wiper blade

advise sign of wear and pearishing front tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2012 55,524 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 EWB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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