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DS09 JLV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,070 mi
Last recorded108,070 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 108,044 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 100,455 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre outer edge 195/55/16 ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise rear bumper damaged

advise rear wiper arm and wiper missing

Fail 14 Nov 2023 100,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

advise rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre outer edge 195/55/16 ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise rear wiper arm and wiper missing

Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,203 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

advise coolant level low

advise rear wiper arm and wiper missing

Fail 18 Nov 2022 91,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

advise coolant level low

advise rear wiper arm and wiper missing

Pass 18 Nov 2021 77,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where back box meets the center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 77,571 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where back box meets the center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear has a screw in tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,256 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 66,255 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,022 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 48,860 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 45,328 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 45,328 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 42,093 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 37,096 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,772 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,490 miles

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

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 JLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 JLV, 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 JLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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