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DS09 JVC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,833 mi
Last recorded99,833 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 99,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 84,118 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 75,764 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 75,764 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,423 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 67,423 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 67,341 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 67,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 66,248 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 66,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 65,327 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 65,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 64,311 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 64,311 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 62,835 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 61,412 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 61,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 59,456 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leading lower edge of muffler (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,155 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 57,155 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,903 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 51,834 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 51,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,278 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 JVC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

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

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