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DS09 RUA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,013 mi
Last recorded105,013 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2025 105,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and VERY worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2024 99,193 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 99,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 90,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 86,692 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2021 82,071 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 78,447 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

THE NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD IS LOW AND WORN A LOT MORE THAN THE OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD

the nsf tyre tread is worn to the legal min

Fail 17 Jun 2020 78,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

THE NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD IS LOW AND WORN A LOT MORE THAN THE OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD

the nsf tyre tread is worn to the legal min

Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,473 miles

THE NSR TYRE IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

THE OSR TYRE IS PERISHED AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

Fail 14 Jun 2019 69,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

THE NSR TYRE IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

THE OSR TYRE IS PERISHED AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,737 miles

THE NSR TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH AND THE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Fail 15 Jun 2018 59,737 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

THE NSR TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH AND THE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,020 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,081 miles

OIL PRESSURE LIGHT IS SLOW TO GO OFF AT TIMES

Fail 22 Jul 2016 52,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT IS SLOW TO GO OUT AT TIMES

Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,106 miles

THE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE RUSTY

Fail 25 Jul 2015 45,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND RUSTY

Pass 26 Jul 2014 37,225 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 31,851 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,259 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 RUA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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