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DS09 LHR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,361 mi
Last recorded75,361 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 75,361 miles

reverse light not working.

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 74,708 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working.

Pass 22 Apr 2024 74,142 miles

Front Inner Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 74,142 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,846 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,106 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,299 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,210 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,725 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 49,753 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,700 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,085 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 37,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 30,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 24,496 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 18,514 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE... Both rear tyres splitting between treads but no visible cords at time of MOT

Fail 26 Oct 2012 18,514 miles

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

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)

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE... Both rear tyres splitting between treads but no visible cords at time of MOT

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 LHR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHR, 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 LHR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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