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DS09 FGG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,973 mi
Last recorded129,973 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 129,973 miles

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror unit outer cover missing

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both sides mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack line (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 13 Dec 2023 127,333 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 124,857 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,116 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 120,785 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 105,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,267 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,900 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 86,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,740 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)

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

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

advises small oil leak

recommend replacing tyres soon as poss

Fail 24 Mar 2016 76,740 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advises small oil leak

recommend replacing tyres soon as poss

Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,061 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 66,061 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 56,761 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,837 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 51,837 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 46,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

air bags lamps on

both front tyres close to wear bars

surface corrosion front discs inner face

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,562 miles

air bags lamps on

both front tyres close to wear bars

surface corrosion front discs inner face

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 FGG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGG, 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 FGG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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