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DS09 HTZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,511 mi
Last recorded164,511 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2025 164,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 134,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 124,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 113,652 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,571 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 85,737 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,777 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 74,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear on inner edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,717 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,648 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on edges.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,503 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,118 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 28,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,094 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 28 Jun 2012 21,094 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

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 HTZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

DS09 HTZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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