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DS09 HNV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,472 mi
Last recorded122,472 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 122,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 120,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 120,844 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 120,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 115,636 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 115,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 3 Dec 2020 104,221 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,059 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 93,286 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 93,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,166 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,135 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing in the tread

Pass 1 May 2014 52,040 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 52,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,165 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,431 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 HNV 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 72.2%.

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 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 HNV, 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 HNV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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