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DS09 GBU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,412 mi
Last recorded98,412 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 98,412 miles

under the car slightly suspension brake pipe shocks are corroded .

Fail 22 Jul 2021 98,411 miles

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

under the car slightly suspension brake pipe shocks are corroded .

Pass 23 Jun 2020 93,232 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 93,228 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 86,527 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 86,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,441 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 78,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,686 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S F & O/S/F Discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 77,686 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S F & O/S/F Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 72,937 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 72,936 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,000 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 64,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,995 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,362 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,978 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,250 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 GBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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