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DS09 RWJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,143 mi
Last recorded90,143 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 RWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 90,143 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 78,924 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 78,918 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 74,434 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 68,973 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 65,684 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 61,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 54,880 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm worn missing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 54,878 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm worn missing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 47,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 47,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 42,271 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-3 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 39,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-3 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 35,627 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 31,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,739 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 RWJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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