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DS09 LJJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

58,862 mi
Last recorded58,862 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 58,862 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Aug 2025 57,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and in poor condition (needs replacing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 57,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and in poor condition (needs replacing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 57,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective ball joint pinch bolt, not correct bolt and no locking nut fitted (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

underbody components corroded not considered excessive

trim on gearstick damaged with sharp edges, tester cut hand on sharp edge during test

Pass 25 Jul 2024 55,989 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear slight imbalance across rear service brake

Fail 23 Jul 2024 55,977 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear slight imbalance across rear service brake

Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,058 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 50,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked between threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 49,192 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine noisy when starting

Fail 17 Oct 2022 49,192 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,484 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2021 46,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2020 44,176 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 38,654 miles

off side front and both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Fail 10 May 2019 38,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

off side front and both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 34,046 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 34,046 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,457 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished.

near side front brake disc badly pitted and corroded on inside edge.

Fail 9 Mar 2016 27,547 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished.

near side front brake disc badly pitted and corroded on inside edge.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 23,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside edge

near side rear tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 23,199 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside edge

near side rear tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 20,334 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 20,334 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,823 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 LJJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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

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