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DS09 FMM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,787 mi
Last recorded115,787 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 115,787 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2019 108,653 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose

n/s and o/s/r shockabsorbers top covers insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2019 108,469 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose

n/s and o/s/r shockabsorbers top covers insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,461 miles

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

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

bulkhead cover plate around brake m/cyl corroded

n/s door mirror glass insecure

no wheel lockout on o/s/r service brake performance test

Fail 25 Jul 2018 103,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detatched (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bulkhead cover plate around brake m/cyl corroded

n/s door mirror glass insecure

no wheel lockout on o/s/r service brake performance test

Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint to the rear silencer assy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing off the outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door rear view mirror slightly loose on the door.

Nearside Front seat belt mechanism slow to retract

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt outer position ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing upper cover detached (2.7.2a)

Offside Front seat belt mechanism slow to retract

Offside Front wiper blade fouling windscreen pillar in operation

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing upper cover detached (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 96,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective outer position (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint to the rear silencer assy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing off the outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door rear view mirror slightly loose on the door.

Nearside Front seat belt mechanism slow to retract

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt outer position ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing upper cover detached (2.7.2a)

Offside Front seat belt mechanism slow to retract

Offside Front wiper blade fouling windscreen pillar in operation

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing upper cover detached (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s wiper blade catching a post in operation

Fail 15 Jul 2016 91,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

o/s wiper blade catching a post in operation

Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn close to lower tread limit

o/s/r tyre starting to deform slightly

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2015 79,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn close to lower tread limit

o/s/r tyre starting to deform slightly

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread depth worn down to minimum requirement.

n/s/f wiper blade damaged (has a piece missing).

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Winter tread type tyre fitted at o/s/f position

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,661 miles

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

handbrake lever high

n/s & o/s/f drop links have slight play

subframe surport bracket damaged

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 FMM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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