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DS09 EXT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,926 mi
Last recorded122,926 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 EXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 122,926 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Fail 29 Feb 2024 122,897 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Fail 20 Feb 2024 122,707 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 117,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

engine oil leaks

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2023 117,911 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2022 111,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 111,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 109,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 105,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch has damage

Pass 11 Feb 2019 98,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,676 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 90,676 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,081 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 84,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,210 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 76,210 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,261 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,481 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs wearing thin

offside front tyre tread cracked

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape advise replacement

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,934 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,025 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 EXT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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