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DS09 FYW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,787 mi
Last recorded103,787 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 103,787 miles

wishbone bushes slightly perished-both front top shocker mountings slight lift-rear coil springs corroded-

Pass 9 Jan 2025 96,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 88,615 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 88,615 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken replaced on test (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refilled bottle on test (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and rear silencer join has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 81,327 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 81,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Split at center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,394 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 79,337 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 75,931 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 75,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,807 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 68,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,181 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 67,180 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 64,742 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 64,742 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,469 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,715 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 54,252 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,019 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 32,914 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 32,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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 FYW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FYW, 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 FYW registered?

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

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