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DS09 FYF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,056 mi
Last recorded64,056 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 64,056 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,394 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 58,393 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 57,037 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 57,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 56,217 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 56,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,234 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 53,231 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 49,828 miles

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,957 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 45,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,903 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 31,258 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,967 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,990 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,574 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 FYF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FYF, 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 FYF registered?

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

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