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DS09 JEJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,981 mi
Last recorded87,981 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 JEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 87,981 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 80,722 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres age related cracks no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 80,722 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing Wheel bolt missing each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres age related cracks no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 77,658 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 77,655 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,142 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 74,139 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective breather pipe split (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,490 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,202 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,283 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,245 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 54,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,405 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 49,405 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 40,050 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)

n/s/r tyre cracking badly

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 JEJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc 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 JEJ, 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 JEJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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