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DS09 JFJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,536 mi
Last recorded139,536 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 JFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 139,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

oil low

Fail 10 Aug 2018 138,645 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

oil low

Pass 22 Jul 2017 106,230 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 106,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,731 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 79,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 73,808 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,505 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 67,505 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 55,441 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,388 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 JFJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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