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DS09 FUY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,782 mi
Last recorded113,782 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 113,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 113,782 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 108,204 miles

n/s/f strut top movement

Fail 15 Mar 2024 108,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f strut top movement

Pass 3 Apr 2023 99,449 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 97,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 93,616 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 93,616 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 89,698 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,211 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 86,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 79,046 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 79,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,136 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and close to legal limits. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,706 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,516 miles

slight cracks to both rear tyres.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,529 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,744 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 31,744 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FUY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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