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DS09 FPF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,076 mi
Last recorded112,076 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 112,076 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 107,301 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 103,942 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 99,293 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 94,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 90,905 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 90,900 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 90,895 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected FRONT SUB FRAME SEVERELY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,340 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,758 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi corroded to outer casing

Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,200 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 83,833 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both close to limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 79,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,846 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 75,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 67,254 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 53,370 miles

front discs slighty worn

n,s,f brake discs slighty scored

n,s,f tyre slighty worn on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Jul 2012 53,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs slighty worn

n,s,f brake discs slighty scored

n,s,f tyre slighty worn on inner shoulder

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 FPF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FPF, 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 FPF registered?

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

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