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DS09 FEO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,063 mi
Last recorded135,063 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 135,063 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 135,063 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 129,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 123,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and noisey (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 117,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside wiper hits

Fail 17 Feb 2023 117,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside wiper hits

Pass 22 Feb 2022 112,073 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))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 21 Feb 2022 112,073 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,401 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 24 Feb 2021 105,401 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 100,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,953 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both bulbs a bit pale (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge very low but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked at bottom

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor?

rear bumper damaged and sticking out a bit

Fail 12 Jan 2018 87,953 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both bulbs a bit pale (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge very low but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked at bottom

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor?

rear bumper damaged and sticking out a bit

Pass 29 Dec 2016 80,556 miles

both rear shocker bump stops broken

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

child seat o/s/r not clipped in, left unclipped

coolant level low in bottle

front indicators pale, more n/s

insp on

oil leak(s)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 80,552 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shocker bump stops broken

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

child seat o/s/r not clipped in, left unclipped

coolant level low in bottle

front indicators pale, more n/s

insp on

oil leak(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 74,790 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 74,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,741 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery carrier abit loose?

Fail 18 Jul 2013 60,499 miles

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

battery carrier abit loose?

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,692 miles

cam cover breather pipes swollen

child seat clipped in o/s/r, not unclipped for full test

Fail 11 Jul 2012 52,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cam cover breather pipes swollen

child seat clipped in o/s/r, not unclipped for full test

insp 2 on dash

o/s/r indicator pale

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 FEO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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