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DS09 LSY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,186 mi
Last recorded111,186 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 111,186 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 103,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 103,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 94,671 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 94,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 88,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 88,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 83,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking to the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 10 Jun 2021 83,893 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking to the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2020 81,070 miles

REVERSE LIGHT OUT

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES CRACKING TO THE TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,498 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 78,498 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,482 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread on both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,627 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 70,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.668 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 11.602 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1054 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 66,231 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 66,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 62,660 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,424 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,394 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 LSY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LSY, 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 LSY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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