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DS09 HPZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,946 mi
Last recorded54,946 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 HPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 54,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 50,594 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 50,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Sep 2022 49,366 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 49,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 47,042 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both engine breather pipes split

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2020 47,042 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

both engine breather pipes split

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2019 44,534 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 44,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 40,813 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 36,289 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Fail 25 Oct 2017 36,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top mount (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 18 Nov 2016 32,596 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,765 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Nov 2015 27,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,261 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 23,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 20,674 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres outerwalls cracking slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2013 20,674 miles

both rear tyres outerwalls cracking slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2012 18,415 miles

both front tyres wearing low and down to 2mm of tread

Pass 11 Nov 2011 14,282 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 HPZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HPZ, 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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What year was DS09 HPZ registered?

DS09 HPZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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