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DS09 FSN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,561 mi
Last recorded114,561 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 114,561 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 114,561 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 104,985 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 104,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 101,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 97,532 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 97,532 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 92,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2020 92,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 88,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 85,359 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,543 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 76,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,610 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,126 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 43,049 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 35,423 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 35,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 27,571 miles

suspect nearside rear wheel bearing noise

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 FSN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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