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DS09 PGU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,344 mi
Last recorded105,344 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 105,344 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 103,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 103,824 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 95,930 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 89,234 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,446 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,406 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 73,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,008 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,181 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,760 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 60,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 53,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,736 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,833 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal minimum tread and n/s/f tyre side walls damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2013 42,833 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal minimum tread and n/s/f tyre side walls damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,210 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 PGU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

DS09 PGU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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