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DS09 SJV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,717 mi
Last recorded53,717 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 SJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,717 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

battery light on

Fail 12 Oct 2018 53,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

battery light on

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,492 miles

battery light on

body damage

both tyres wearing inner edge limit

coolant low

engine light on

n/s/f cv boot damp

wipers poor

Fail 9 Sep 2017 53,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery light on

body damage

both tyres wearing inner edge limit

coolant low

engine light on

n/s/f cv boot damp

wipers poor

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,435 miles

n/s cv boot damp man light on

Fail 28 Sep 2016 53,435 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s cv boot damp man light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,167 miles

n/s cv boot pin holed and damp

Fail 29 Sep 2015 53,167 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s cv boot pin holed and damp

Fail 7 Jul 2014 52,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,843 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,878 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 SJV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS09 SJV registered?

DS09 SJV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 August 2009.

Is DS09 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS09 SJV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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