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DS09 JTZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,942 mi
Last recorded121,942 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 121,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 116,328 miles

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2022 116,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2021 107,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 101,471 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,409 miles

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

nearside rear position lights have a bulb inoperative

Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,083 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 86,974 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 73,319 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,888 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 65,687 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 58,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sump drain plug leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,985 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 38,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 JTZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JTZ, 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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What year was DS09 JTZ registered?

DS09 JTZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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