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DS09 LXO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,288 mi
Last recorded121,288 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 121,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 121,288 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 116,283 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 111,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 107,107 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 102,345 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 91,121 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 91,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 83,064 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,661 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,872 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,222 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 52,222 miles

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

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

ns wiper blade torn

Fail 23 Apr 2014 48,950 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,950 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,861 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 44,804 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 LXO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

DS09 LXO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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