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DS09 FRU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,631 mi
Last recorded114,631 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 114,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 104,166 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 104,166 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush has come out of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,998 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 89,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

frot suspension corroded

rear suspesion corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,396 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 83,396 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,109 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 79,109 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both sides top strut mountings slight play

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Fail 12 Sep 2019 73,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both sides top strut mountings slight play

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,985 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 53,423 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,690 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 37,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 31,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,068 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 FRU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

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

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