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DS09 OYV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,149 mi
Last recorded119,149 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 OYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 119,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2024 119,140 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,390 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 117,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 113,356 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 105,050 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 101,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 101,817 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,649 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 96,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 92,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2017 92,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2016 87,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2015 80,314 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 80,314 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,482 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 63,899 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,899 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Aug 2012 55,010 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

both rear tyres slightly perished and worn unevenly on inner edges

front tyres slight wear on edges

Fail 28 Jul 2012 54,766 miles

Nearside 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 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both rear tyres slightly perished and worn unevenly on inner edges

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 OYV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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