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DS09 FGM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,622 mi
Last recorded101,622 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 101,622 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 101,622 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 97,923 miles

Central exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2021 97,921 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,388 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 95,374 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,661 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,703 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 85,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 79,104 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 79,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure battery not clamped down (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,836 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,628 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 66,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 65,236 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 58,931 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2013 58,931 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,819 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 FGM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FGM, 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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What year was DS09 FGM registered?

DS09 FGM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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