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DS09 FBB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,598 mi
Last recorded90,598 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 90,598 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,432 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 82,432 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 74,752 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 74,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 70,969 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 64,744 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 64,744 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 60,365 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 60,111 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 50,389 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 41,772 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 35,417 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 27,882 miles

o/s/front tyre nail

Fail 8 Dec 2015 27,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

o/s/front tyre nail

Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,602 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 23,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 21,739 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 21,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,775 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 19,773 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 FBB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FBB, 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 FBB registered?

DS09 FBB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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