MOT Status
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134,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge. no cords exposed.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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