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DS09 FEK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,850 mi
Last recorded115,850 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 115,850 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 114,036 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 110,269 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 103,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,177 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,326 miles

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

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))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 93,326 miles

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

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

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 31 May 2019 92,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,162 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 79,711 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 11 May 2017 79,711 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,930 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 71,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,911 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 59,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front Tyre worn on outer edge - advise tracking

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,733 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 51,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,050 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 45,050 miles

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

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

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 FEK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FEK, 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 FEK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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