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DS09 FYY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,401 mi
Last recorded40,401 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 40,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread --no visible ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A less than 10mm---centre less than 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

body damage to---n/s/f wing--n/s/r wheel arch---rear bumper--[no sharp edges]

Pass 10 Jul 2024 37,970 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 37,970 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 36,338 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A less than 10mm----centre less 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 35,030 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A less than 10mm----centre less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre build date---n/s/r 05/15---o/s/r 05/15----spare 22/09

Pass 2 Jul 2021 34,029 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A less than 10mm-----centre damage less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres showing cracks/perishing --no visible ply/cords

tyre build dates-----n/s/r 05/15--------o/s/r 05/15--------spare 22/09

Fail 2 Jul 2021 34,029 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A less than 10mm-----centre damage less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres showing cracks/perishing --no visible ply/cords

tyre build dates-----n/s/r 05/15--------o/s/r 05/15--------spare 22/09

Pass 18 Jun 2020 33,478 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A damage less than 10mm---------centre damage less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres showing cracks/perishing [no visible ply/cords]

Pass 2 Jul 2019 32,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f macpherson strut top mounting movement

Fail 2 Jul 2019 32,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

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

n/s/f and o/s/f macpherson strut top mounting movement

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 30,660 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front macpherson strut top mounting some play evident

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,338 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f inner face corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 29,338 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f inner face corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,839 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s/f and o/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs showing inner face corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,102 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 26,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre showing cracks [no visible ply/cords]

Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres showing cracking [no visible ply/cords]--both tyres build date 2209

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,470 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,397 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 FYY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYY, 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 FYY registered?

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

Is DS09 FYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS09 FYY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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