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DS09 SSX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,505 mi
Last recorded166,505 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 SSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 166,505 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 166,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working secondary (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail INSECURE (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 154,209 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 154,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lense broken (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 146,306 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 146,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 138,212 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 126,804 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 119,189 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 119,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 111,957 miles

front brake disc's slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 111,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working also sidelight (1.2.1b)

front brake disc's slightly corroded

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 102,781 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 83,248 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 64,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,285 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 SSX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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