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DS09 HSU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,578 mi
Last recorded142,578 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 HSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2025 142,578 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp levelling device not checked

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 14 Jun 2024 128,341 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 113,111 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2023 113,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front subframe corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,697 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 84,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper play in mount

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 72,333 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 72,330 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 56,940 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 56,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,376 miles

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

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 19,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 9,174 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 9,174 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 8,431 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 7,544 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 6,421 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 HSU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc 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 HSU, 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 HSU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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