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DS09 FPX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,287 mi
Last recorded103,287 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 103,287 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 103,284 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached arm to subframe mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 6 Dec 2022 95,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 86,102 miles

Front Bonnet corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 86,016 miles

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

Front Bonnet corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear brakepipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 82,468 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn very badly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured badly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear brakepipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil pressure swich (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre punctured

Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 75,485 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 75,485 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wiper blade need adjusting

Oil leak

Rear Coolant below min

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 67,122 miles

front tyres wearing edges

rocker cover pipe split

Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,723 miles

front wipers knocking

Fail 10 Jul 2014 53,101 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,453 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 27 Jun 2013 43,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,676 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 FPX 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 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 FPX, 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 FPX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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