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DS09 LXG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

143,702 mi
Last recorded143,702 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 143,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 143,699 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 140,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 140,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 135,409 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 135,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 130,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.56 mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise tracking

Pass 3 Aug 2021 123,535 miles

advise centre exhaust condition

advise front brake pads low

Fail 3 Aug 2021 123,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise centre exhaust condition

advise front brake pads low

Pass 28 Jul 2020 117,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 117,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,219 miles

corrosion on exhaust centre box

Fail 7 Aug 2019 112,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on exhaust centre box

Pass 31 Jul 2018 107,808 miles

condition of both front tyres n/s/f only just legal

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2018 107,808 miles

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

condition of both front tyres n/s/f only just legal

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2017 105,827 miles

front tyres

Pass 29 Jul 2016 100,895 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 100,834 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,488 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 91,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,103 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 81,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear bump stops split

irreparable puncture to nearside front tyre (outer shoulder)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,476 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 54,476 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 LXG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

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

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