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DS09 LTE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,873 mi
Last recorded131,873 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 131,873 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 131,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 126,232 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 126,232 miles

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

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

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

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 117,897 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 111,716 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,389 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 100,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 85,006 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 68,071 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 68,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,720 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR BARS

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Pass 14 May 2015 55,330 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,472 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 53,472 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,762 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 51,762 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,838 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 LTE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE registered?

DS09 LTE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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