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DS09 LVM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,801 mi
Last recorded91,801 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 91,801 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 91,801 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 82,239 miles

Front registration plate casing cracked slight

Oil leak, but not excessive oil seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 82,179 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both top mounts excessive lift movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers poor (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/r + n/s/f shockers leaking fluid excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Front registration plate casing cracked slight

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 74,836 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s/f strut leaking oil

Fail 3 Sep 2020 74,753 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers hard rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f strut leaking oil

Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,264 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,447 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,120 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 58,744 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,744 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,370 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 52,370 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil breather pipe split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,369 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 LVM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LVM, 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 LVM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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