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DS09 PHJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,331 mi
Last recorded146,331 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 146,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 139,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 132,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 128,637 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 128,637 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 124,024 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 113,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 101,411 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 93,159 miles

Rear both tyres showing signs of deteriation

Fail 8 May 2017 93,159 miles

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

Rear both tyres showing signs of deteriation

Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,177 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 77,190 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,843 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,623 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,148 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 PHJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

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

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