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DS09 HNW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,152 mi
Last recorded126,152 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 126,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside & offside front headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside & offside rear tyres cracking / perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2025 116,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

exhaust flexible section is deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2024 104,107 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 103,984 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 91,244 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 78,736 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 78,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Small exhaust blow

Pass 10 Jul 2021 76,200 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some movement at bottom of offside head lamp ,becoming insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2021 76,200 miles

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

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some movement at bottom of offside head lamp ,becoming insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2020 63,362 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 63,362 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 60,281 miles

Front Brake pads starting to get low

Pass 30 Jun 2018 55,750 miles

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 55,748 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 52,547 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jul 2017 52,547 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion to exhaust system

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2016 49,065 miles

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Top engine breather hose split

Fail 18 Jun 2016 49,065 miles

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working O.s (1.2.1b)

Top engine breather hose split

Pass 27 Jun 2015 45,337 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 41,412 miles

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

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

cracks in tread of o/s/r tyre

front brake discs worn

n/s/f brake pads 90% or more worn ,only just passed test ,recommend their replaced

Pass 28 Jun 2014 41,412 miles

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

cracks in tread of o/s/r tyre

front brake discs worn

n/s/f brake pads 90% or more worn ,only just passed test ,recommend their replaced

Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,937 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,797 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 HNW 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 62.5%.

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

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