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DS09 FCA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,661 mi
Last recorded84,661 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,661 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 82,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 82,063 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 79,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 74,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 74,654 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 POINTS OF CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,762 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 64,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,538 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 51,747 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 51,741 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,716 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear tyres show slight cracking to their treads

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and shows wear to its outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and shows severe cracking to its tread

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 47,716 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear tyres show slight cracking to their treads

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and shows wear to its outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and shows severe cracking to its tread

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,393 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front brake pads worn very close to legal limit (1.5mm)

nearside front tyre worn close to tread depth bars

offside front brake pads worn very close to legal limit (1.5mm)

offside front tyre shows signs of cracking within its tread

Fail 10 Jul 2014 44,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front brake pads worn very close to legal limit (1.5mm)

nearside front tyre worn close to tread depth bars

offside front brake pads worn very close to legal limit (1.5mm)

offside front tyre shows signs of cracking within its tread

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2013 41,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 38,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 FCA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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