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DS09 FDO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,129 mi
Last recorded107,129 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 107,129 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 96,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 96,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 85,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 85,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,797 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,015 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 66,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 62,212 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 62,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,114 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 53,853 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,102 miles

both front wiper starting to split

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre wearing lumpy and uneven

treads wearing low offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,831 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2017 45,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of water (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,853 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 43,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,161 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall kerb damaged but not showing cords

Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,587 miles

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

deep cut to o/s/r tyre outer side wall

long hand brake travel

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,047 miles

crack in bottom part of wind screen

deep cut to o/s/r tyre outer side wall but is not down to cords

Pass 14 Jul 2012 32,435 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 32,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FDO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FDO, 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 FDO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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