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DS09 FEF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,661 mi
Last recorded108,661 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 108,661 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 108,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 104,103 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 99,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 95,119 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 95,119 miles

Horn not working Horn inop........... (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Nearside front headlamp insecure mounting bracket broken.......... (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front upper mounting bush worn /excess lift........... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside front tyre badly worn /out of shape /split in treads...... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside front tyre badly split in treads............... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,947 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 89,944 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,091 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 87,091 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 83,990 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,398 miles

Nearside Front Mcpherson strut top has slight wear

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

Offside Front Mcpherson strut top has slight wear

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,673 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 74,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,046 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 64,042 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 58,565 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,137 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,540 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 43,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,286 miles

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 FEF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS09 FEF registered?

DS09 FEF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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