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DS09 FCY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,868 mi
Last recorded147,868 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 147,868 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 143,606 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner & Outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner & Outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 143,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner & Outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner & Outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 137,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 132,528 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2022 132,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 127,005 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 127,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 121,755 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 115,770 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 111,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight leak back box exhaust

Fail 13 Apr 2017 104,588 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight leak back box exhaust

Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened droplink (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear os rear tyres deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened droplink (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 99,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened droplink (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear os rear tyres deteriorating

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened droplink (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 91,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,959 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,256 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,083 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 55,083 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 FCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FCY, 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 FCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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