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DS09 LTJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,457 mi
Last recorded117,457 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 117,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 117,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 115,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 115,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 112,796 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Insecure

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

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2023 112,784 miles

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

Engine Coolant Low No Signs Of Engine Coolant Leaks

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Insecure

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

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Insecure

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2022 111,056 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside & Nearside Front Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside & Nearside Front Washers (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Insecure

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2021 110,604 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside Front Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Insecure

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

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2020 109,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Insecure

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 109,491 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside & Nearside Rear Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Insecure

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 97,992 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 97,991 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs heavily corroded pitted and worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,160 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 85,950 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,681 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber light misting of oil

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk casing damaged,belt operation ok

Offside Rear shock absorber light misting of oil

Fail 28 Apr 2017 77,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber light misting of oil

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk casing damaged,belt operation ok

Offside Rear shock absorber light misting of oil

Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,985 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,384 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 621,826 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LTJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc 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 LTJ, 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 LTJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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