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DS09 FVH

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,579 mi
Last recorded131,579 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 131,579 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 131,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 125,099 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 116,107 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 116,097 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 106,734 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 106,734 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 97,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 97,861 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2021 88,888 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 88,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 81,717 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 69,632 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 69,625 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 60,196 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,588 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,226 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,944 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,846 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 FVH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

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

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