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DS09 FPT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,778 mi
Last recorded112,778 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 112,778 miles

surface rust on all front suspension and brake components

Fail 23 Jul 2026 112,778 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

surface rust on all front suspension and brake components

Pass 6 Aug 2025 112,269 miles

heavy surface rust on front coil springs

Pass 5 Aug 2024 111,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,911 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 101,541 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 101,504 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 97,384 miles

heavy surface rust on front subframe

Fail 3 Aug 2021 97,382 miles

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

heavy surface rust on front subframe

Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,862 miles

slight wear in n/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Jul 2019 87,447 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 87,445 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 81,694 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 81,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Body component likely to become detached rear exhaust heat shield loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,064 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 65,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,114 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 47,070 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 47,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,473 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,838 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 FPT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FPT, 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 FPT registered?

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

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The MOT history for DS09 FPT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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