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DS09 FOV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,212 mi
Last recorded105,212 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 105,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,490 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 95,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 86,646 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 86,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,237 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,237 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,595 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,908 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 FOV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

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

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