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DS09 FNL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,031 mi
Last recorded142,031 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 142,031 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 131,458 miles

Noise from engine bay.

Fail 24 Jul 2019 131,458 miles

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

Noise from engine bay.

Slight play in both front drop links.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 124,333 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 124,333 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 117,166 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 113,196 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 113,196 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 106,924 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 106,525 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 91,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 78,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,871 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 FNL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 FNL, 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 FNL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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