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DS09 JFO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,252 mi
Last recorded109,252 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 JFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 109,252 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 100,846 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 94,059 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 94,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 87,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 87,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 87,766 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 86,513 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

front subframe corroded

oil leak...not excessive

Fail 19 Sep 2020 86,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

front subframe corroded

oil leak...not excessive

Pass 28 Sep 2019 78,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm bush worn, has slight play

Subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,362 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 74,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing drop link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail top mount or bearing got excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative top mount or bearing got excessive movement (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective spare tyre totally flat in the boot ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,375 miles

Offside Rear bumper damage

Fail 16 Jan 2018 66,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear bumper damage

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,215 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 56,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,588 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 51,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,851 miles

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge 195/55/16

rear indicators flashing slightly white

Fail 30 Mar 2015 46,814 miles

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

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge 195/55/16

rear indicators flashing slightly white

Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,856 miles

Service light on

Fail 29 Mar 2014 37,835 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 27,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,464 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 JFO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JFO, 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 JFO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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