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DS09 HPJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,591 mi
Last recorded64,591 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 HPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 64,591 miles

Both rear tyres started to crack.

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 11 Sep 2024 62,599 miles

general age corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2023 61,293 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 61,293 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,675 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 57,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,842 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 55,842 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,881 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 53,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,547 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,048 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 48,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 43,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 40,432 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,273 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,489 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 29,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HPJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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