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DS09 FTC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,009 mi
Last recorded124,009 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 124,009 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2024 120,893 miles

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

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

n/s/f dumper damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2023 116,199 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 116,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,757 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,627 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 95,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 86,648 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 86,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,662 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys exposed on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,874 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and dust cover insecure (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and dust cover insecure (2.7.3)

Rear tyres cracking

Tailgate not opening from outside

Fail 2 Nov 2017 76,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and dust cover insecure (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and dust cover insecure (2.7.3)

Rear tyres cracking

Tailgate not opening from outside

Pass 22 Oct 2016 73,592 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,076 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 60,284 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,549 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 54,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear wheel bearing slighty noisey

Fail 5 Oct 2012 49,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear wheel bearing slighty noisey

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 FTC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FTC, 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 FTC registered?

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

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