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DS09 FTT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,259 mi
Last recorded117,259 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 117,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 108,472 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 100,810 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,346 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,465 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 83,447 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 76,405 miles

rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,779 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,261 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 62,261 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,052 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 55,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,743 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 47,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,865 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 41,860 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 35,778 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,778 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,287 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 29,287 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,575 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 FTT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 FTT, 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 FTT registered?

DS09 FTT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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