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DS09 FMA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,003 mi
Last recorded86,003 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 86,003 miles

car has underseal allover underneath

Pass 2 Jul 2024 83,430 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))

Front cradle slightly corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 81,329 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,003 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,689 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 76,689 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,069 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 74,064 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,393 miles

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

Nearside Front top strut mounting has slight lift

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

Offside Front top strut mount has slight lift

Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 66,124 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,521 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,048 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,004 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,235 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 FMA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FMA, 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 FMA registered?

DS09 FMA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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