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DS09 LWF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,143 mi
Last recorded113,143 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 113,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,603 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 110,603 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine OIL SWITCH (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 108,426 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 108,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 May 2019 103,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 103,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 99,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 94,188 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 94,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,811 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 90,811 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,735 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 73,735 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,790 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 64,790 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 53,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,171 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 LWF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

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

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