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DS09 RSO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,757 mi
Last recorded82,757 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 RSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 82,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 73,055 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2024 73,055 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2024 73,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at wishbone mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 69,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 65,781 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2022 65,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,747 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 56,010 miles

both off side tyres in poor condition

pin hole in off side front outer cv gater

repair to near side front lower ball joint dust over

Pass 9 Aug 2019 41,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 38,016 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,384 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 31,991 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,489 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 28,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,107 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 23,779 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,588 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 RSO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

DS09 RSO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is DS09 RSO safe to buy?

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