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DS09 FSL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,837 mi
Last recorded114,837 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 114,837 miles

ABS light and steering fault light both came on when driving the car to the mot bay, but went off and stayed off through the mot test? Possible bad connection somewhere?

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 Strut top mount washer plate is damaged allowing more play than usual when jacked up, but still solid when on the floor. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the limit! change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 114,750 miles

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

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

ABS light and steering fault light both came on when driving the car to the mot bay, but went off and stayed off through the mot test? Possible bad connection somewhere?

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 Strut top mount washer plate is damaged allowing more play than usual when jacked up, but still solid when on the floor. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the limit! change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 107,711 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front brake discs corroded

underbody corrosion floor, offside rear sill outer

Fail 9 Oct 2020 107,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front brake discs corroded

underbody corrosion floor, offside rear sill outer

Pass 27 May 2019 101,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 May 2018 96,626 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 May 2017 90,939 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 84,238 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 84,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 78,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 71,640 miles

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

front wiper linkage worn

Fail 29 May 2014 71,640 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 31 May 2013 60,768 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 51,491 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 28 May 2012 51,490 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

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 FSL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FSL, 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 FSL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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