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DS09 FGZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,516 mi
Last recorded182,516 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 182,516 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 182,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 173,075 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 164,970 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 164,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 154,694 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 154,555 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 142,057 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 141,694 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 129,555 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 129,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 123,669 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,894 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 102,058 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 102,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 89,350 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,951 miles

Cracking between tread on n/s/r tyre.

N/s/r bump stop & shock absorber dust cover deteriorated.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,448 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 65,740 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 65,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 56,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,755 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 48,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,117 miles

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

Offside 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 FGZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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