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DS09 FDJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,199 mi
Last recorded112,199 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 112,199 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,380 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 108,380 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 102,705 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,162 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 98,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,263 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,280 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 79,932 miles

Nearside nearside door mirror glass missing

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 79,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside nearside door mirror glass missing

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,928 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 68,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 66,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 66,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 63,009 miles

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 58,091 miles

Engine Oil Leak around belt end of engine, inspection recommended, could contiminate timing belt, vastly reducing lifespan.

Exhaust Hangers and Rear Silencer are corroding.

Front Brake Discs have a wear lip and should be replace when current pads wear out, approx. 4k.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyres are worn on edges, especially N/S/R which is borderline to failure.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,091 miles

Engine Oil Leak around belt end of engine, inspection recommended, could contiminate timing belt, vastly reducing lifespan.

Exhaust Hangers and Rear Silencer are corroding.

Front Brake Discs have a wear lip and should be replace when current pads wear out, approx. 4k.

Rear Tyres are worn on edges, especially N/S/R which is borderline to failure.

Pass 24 Nov 2013 53,964 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,069 miles

rear brakes noisy on brake rollers but efficiencies passed

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 FDJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FDJ, 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 FDJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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