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DS09 FTY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,093 mi
Last recorded70,093 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,093 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 70,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,240 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorating.

n/s/f and o/s/f shockers top mounts wearing.

small breather pipe split, can smell oil vapour in the car

Fail 26 Oct 2020 67,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate deteriorating.

n/s/f and o/s/f shockers top mounts wearing.

small breather pipe split, can smell oil vapour in the car

Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre side walls cracking

on brake test o/s/f brake locks quicker than the n/s/f.

Fail 28 Oct 2019 62,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre side walls cracking

on brake test o/s/f brake locks quicker than the n/s/f.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 57,563 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre close to the limit

o/s/r tyre suspect separating across the tread

Fail 23 Oct 2018 57,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. steel wheel fitted, suspect spare (5.2.3 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre close to the limit

o/s/r tyre suspect separating across the tread

Pass 27 Oct 2017 52,065 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre close to the limit

Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,449 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

large breather on the engine split

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TYRES PERISHING

Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,595 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE DETERIATED

Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,565 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 FTY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

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

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