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DS09 RYJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,419 mi
Last recorded67,419 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 RYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 67,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 66,547 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 66,547 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 65,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 65,287 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,046 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 64,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,146 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 60,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 55,572 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 55,572 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides 195/55x16 avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 50,274 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 50,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,547 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 41,547 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 33,391 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,938 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,512 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,607 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,107 miles

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

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

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 RYJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

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

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