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DS09 FBO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,931 mi
Last recorded177,931 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 177,931 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 168,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 159,037 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 149,704 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired Binding (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 142,281 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 139,522 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 132,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 120,719 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 120,674 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 109,439 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 109,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 98,525 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 98,504 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,148 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 88,084 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

minor cracking offside rear tyre

tyre size 195/55 r16 87v

Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,701 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 FBO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc 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 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

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

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