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DS09 GBF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,520 mi
Last recorded108,520 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 108,520 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front bonnet corrosion slight

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 108,520 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front bonnet corrosion slight

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 107,422 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both- corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 107,422 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both- corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 105,530 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 105,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front shock absorber corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 100,142 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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

General corrosion to front subframe and wishbones

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 100,142 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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

General corrosion to front subframe and wishbones

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 96,084 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 96,084 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,209 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 93,209 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,264 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 87,264 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 84,987 miles

Nearside rear shock dust cover worn

Rear exhaust box join corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,468 miles

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

both rear shocks have signs of wheaping

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,937 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 68,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,980 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 63,980 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 62,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,135 miles

advise slight movement at o/s & n/s/f wheels

Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,592 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 GBF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GBF, 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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DS09 GBF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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