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DS09 LVG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,837 mi
Last recorded69,837 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 69,837 miles

Rear wiper split

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy section, slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread whole circumference 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and shoulders 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 69,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy section, slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread whole circumference 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and shoulders 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jun 2022 68,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S starting too perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,257 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside perished on shoulders 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged perished in tread 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 65,257 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside perished on shoulders 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged perished in tread 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,799 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 63,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,632 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 63,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,582 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 63,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,448 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,166 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,916 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,645 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 60,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,526 miles

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

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 LVG 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 64.7%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

DS09 LVG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is DS09 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS09 LVG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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