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DS09 HSC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,792 mi
Last recorded68,792 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 HSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 68,792 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 68,786 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 61,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 61,684 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn causing brake judder (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 56,547 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 44,436 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Fail 14 Dec 2016 41,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Dec 2015 36,740 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 33,469 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 33,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 29,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,485 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 18,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 18,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HSC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HSC, 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 HSC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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