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DS09 FCL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,805 mi
Last recorded102,805 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 102,805 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,371 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 87,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,536 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,442 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,126 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,843 miles

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

engine breather hoses split

Fail 6 Jul 2018 78,843 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine breather hoses split

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,258 miles

Centre Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 75,258 miles

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

Centre Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,611 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

camshaft chain noisy

Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,178 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 67,177 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 61,744 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,744 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,465 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 52,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,230 miles

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

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 FCL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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