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DS09 FCP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,773 mi
Last recorded112,773 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 112,773 miles

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

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

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

Suspension parts getting very rusty in place s

Pass 4 Dec 2024 110,640 miles

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

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

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges getting very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 108,656 miles

All front and rear suspension parts getting very rusty in places

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 106,879 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 103,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 102,902 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 102,426 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 100,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 70,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 59,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 56,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,771 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,797 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 52,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,624 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 50,624 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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 FCP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

DS09 FCP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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