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DS09 FYR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,402 mi
Last recorded102,402 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 102,402 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 102,402 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,292 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 90,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,663 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 62,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side wall 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 62,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side wall 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,712 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 55,712 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 53,365 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 53,365 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 52,064 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 52,060 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 45,922 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,940 miles

both front tyres cracking

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,226 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 33,226 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,823 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,245 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,704 miles

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

put on temp red cover on o/s/rear lamp lens

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 FYR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

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

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