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DS09 LWC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,570 mi
Last recorded93,570 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 93,570 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 93,570 miles

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 86,427 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 86,425 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,553 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 81,553 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 77,130 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 77,130 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 74,724 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 74,724 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 67,027 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 67,027 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 62,217 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 62,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 56,103 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 56,103 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 48,829 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 42,082 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 36,219 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 36,218 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 29,343 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 23,643 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 17,013 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 13,800 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 LWC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

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

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