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DS09 FZY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,847 mi
Last recorded70,847 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 70,847 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 68,148 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion on lower sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 65,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped and surface rust brake pads all ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 58,462 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,660 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 52,912 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid looks contaminated

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2020 52,912 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake fluid looks contaminated

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,218 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 49,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front dip bulb hanging out

Pass 11 May 2018 45,483 miles

EML on

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

Offside headlamp adjuster not working

Fail 11 May 2018 45,483 miles

EML on

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlamp adjuster not working

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2017 41,525 miles

Both sides front tyres getting close to wear limit bars

Two deep cuts in n/s front tyre but not to cords

Pass 13 May 2016 37,585 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 34,400 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,953 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,346 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,500 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 FZY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS09 FZY registered?

DS09 FZY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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