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DS09 JPY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,962 mi
Last recorded94,962 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 94,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,090 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear shocker outer casing insecure

Offside Rear small deep cut in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in nsr tyre, losing air, sidewall damage, small deep cut with cord, requires replacement asap

Fail 31 Oct 2015 85,971 miles

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

Offside Rear small deep cut in tyre

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear shocker outer casing insecure

Nearside Rear nail in nsr tyre, losing air, sidewall damage, small deep cut with cord, requires replacement asap

Fail 27 Oct 2015 84,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 79,816 miles

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

n/s front tyre damage in sidewall

Fail 17 Oct 2014 79,235 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

bonnet release handle adrift

engine coolant expansion tank loose

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 74,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,853 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

n/s/r seat belt threaded through trim wrong but still works

o/s door mirror unit loose

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,786 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 57,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 JPY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JPY, 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 JPY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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