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DS09 LML

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,481 mi
Last recorded90,481 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 90,481 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 82,106 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 72,709 miles

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

both rear tyres split cracked and perished 195/55/16

offside front brake pad wearing low

Pass 7 Nov 2022 63,975 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 54,698 miles

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 3 Nov 2021 54,698 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 2 Nov 2020 46,656 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2019 37,301 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,400 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 30,654 miles

front pads low and disc lipped

Pass 18 May 2016 28,831 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 28,829 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 26,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,757 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,689 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,001 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 LML is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LML, 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 LML registered?

DS09 LML is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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