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DS09 HTA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,212 mi
Last recorded116,212 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 116,212 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 116,212 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 112,179 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 112,179 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 108,974 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 103,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 96,666 miles

Alt Belt starting to slip

Front Brake Discs has corrosion inside and outside edges

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Indicator Stalk Switch, broken

Offside Front Head lamp missing x1 Securing Screw

Oil stains at front and back of Engine Oil Sump

Fail 27 Sep 2022 96,666 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Alt Belt starting to slip

Front Brake Discs has corrosion inside and outside edges

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Indicator Stalk Switch, broken

Offside Front Head lamp missing x1 Securing Screw

Oil stains at front and back of Engine Oil Sump

Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,994 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,164 miles

Front subframe corroded. not holed or affecting stability

Fail 15 Sep 2020 91,164 miles

Front subframe corroded. not holed or affecting stability

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,927 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 87,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,463 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 85,463 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 82,569 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,997 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,670 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,668 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,688 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 37,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 25,224 miles

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

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 HTA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

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

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