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DS09 LXU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,945 mi
Last recorded119,945 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 119,945 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 119,945 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,903 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 106,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,483 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 89,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2016 71,057 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 71,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,657 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread depth

rear number plate slightly discoloured

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 25 Aug 2015 67,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 195/55/16 H (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread depth

rear number plate slightly discoloured

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 56,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,750 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 LXU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

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

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