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DS09 LSZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,122 mi
Last recorded145,122 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 145,122 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 145,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 129,988 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 121,886 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 121,886 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 120,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 120,705 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,921 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jan 2022 111,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jan 2021 106,928 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 106,928 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock dust covers insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2018 88,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock dust covers insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,369 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock dust covers insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2017 79,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock dust covers insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock dust covers insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2014 55,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 55,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 49,197 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 49,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 42,649 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 LSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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