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DS09 LWT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,079 mi
Last recorded113,079 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 113,079 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 109,422 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 109,422 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 106,191 miles

Engine Breather Hose Split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi Slightly Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 102,700 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 99,023 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 94,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 91,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2020 91,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2019 86,616 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 79,831 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust box inside loose parts

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded badly (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded badly (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 76,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust box inside loose parts

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded badly (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded badly (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,349 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,870 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,014 miles

Engine breather pipe is split

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,049 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 LWT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

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

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