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DS09 SPV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,008 mi
Last recorded117,008 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 117,008 miles

Centre heat shield loose

Condensation inside rear lights

Drivers seat has slight back and forth movement in runners

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 113,526 miles

Central heat shield loose

Condensation inside rear lamps

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade worn to plastic (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 113,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central heat shield loose

Condensation inside rear lamps

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade worn to plastic (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 108,747 miles

Centre heat shield loose

Condensation inside nearside and offside rear lamps

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 108,747 miles

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

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

Centre heat shield loose

Condensation inside nearside and offside rear lamps

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 104,312 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on the inside shoulder

o/s/f outer brake pad wearing thin

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2022 98,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,914 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 93,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 92,193 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 92,193 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,635 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,891 miles

Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 82,890 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,318 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,575 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,788 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 66,788 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs are rusted

front brake pads inner look low

o/s/f tyre is on the limit 195/55/16/v

oil leak on the engine

Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,704 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,762 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,822 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 SPV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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