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DS09 FTO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,433 mi
Last recorded134,433 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 134,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 131,629 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 131,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 128,697 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 21 Sep 2023 126,140 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 126,136 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 122,238 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belts slow to retract - nearside and offside fronts

Fail 16 Sep 2022 122,238 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position boot (6.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section joint holded and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexible pipe corroded

Lamp has minor damage to lens - offside rear

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belts slow to retract - nearside and offside fronts

Pass 17 Sep 2021 118,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ad cracked

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

antifreeze leak and oil in bottle

Fail 17 Sep 2021 118,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ad cracked

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

antifreeze leak and oil in bottle

Pass 17 Sep 2020 115,631 miles

Exhaust centre section to back box clamp in very poor condition, will require centre section and back box replaced soon.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 112,932 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe is heavily corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,720 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 108,720 miles

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Sep 2017 101,909 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 101,909 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 91,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and splits on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

front wiper rubbers deteriorating

n/s/r shock absorber shroud separated

Fail 12 Aug 2016 91,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and splits on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

front wiper rubbers deteriorating

n/s/r shock absorber shroud separated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,457 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 81,457 miles

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

coolant leaking from bellhousing area.engine had slight misfire,possibly needs servicing

Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 71,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,161 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge. no cords exposed.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,051 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 FTO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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