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DS09 LXR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,924 mi
Last recorded92,924 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 92,924 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 85,769 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 84,131 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 82,895 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 81,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,964 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded at join and risk of snapping

Exhaust backbox heatshield insecure/rattling

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 80,942 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust backbox corroded at join and risk of snapping

Exhaust backbox heatshield insecure/rattling

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 29 May 2018 80,261 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 80,261 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 May 2017 73,705 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

N/s/r Tyre Perished And Cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2017 73,703 miles

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

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

N/s/r Tyre Perished And Cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 67,437 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 67,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Jun 2015 62,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 29 Jul 2014 58,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,239 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 52,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,495 miles

CENTRE SEAT BELT BUCKLE SPLIT

ENGINE BREATHER HOSE SPLIT

NEARSIDE WIPER NOT CLEARING SCREEN

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 LXR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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