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DS09 SVN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,424 mi
Last recorded108,424 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 108,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 101,875 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,345 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit 195.55.16

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit 195.55.16

Fail 15 Jul 2019 95,619 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit 195.55.16

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit 195.55.16

Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,913 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 5 Jul 2018 89,913 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all discolor. (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,088 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 76,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,571 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,415 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 60,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,652 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,229 miles

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

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 SVN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

DS09 SVN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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