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DS09 FOU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,258 mi
Last recorded56,258 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,258 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,911 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fluffing / fraying (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 46,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine breather pipe deteriorated excessively, fumes inside vehicle.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,141 miles

Engine breather pipe split allowing fumes into vehicle, recommend replace.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 39,141 miles

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)

Offside 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)

Engine breather pipe split allowing fumes into vehicle, recommend replace.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,747 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 25,034 miles

Nearside rear tyre, slight cracking in tread.

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 25,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre, slight cracking in tread.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,718 miles

nearside front wiper blade is worn

offside outer sill is 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 FOU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

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

Is DS09 FOU safe to buy?

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