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DS09 LGN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,818 mi
Last recorded104,818 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 104,818 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,181 miles

Exhaust front/center section deteriorating

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 80,616 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 80,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,516 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,330 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,831 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 40,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,551 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges of tread on (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread on (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 29,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges of tread on (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread on (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,030 miles

insp light displayed

Fail 2 Sep 2014 26,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

insp light displayed

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,763 miles

insp light displayed

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2013 22,763 miles

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

insp light displayed

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,050 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 LGN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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