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DS09 SVV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,517 mi
Last recorded87,517 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 83,809 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 83,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,459 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 79,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,445 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 75,440 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 72,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,333 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 67,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,937 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,965 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 58,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,208 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,291 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,725 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,463 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 48,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,920 miles

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

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

engine oil contaminated needs further investigation

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn and lipped on inner face but serviceable

large engine breather hose swollen out of shape

nearside rear tyre nail in centre tread puntured/195/55R16/87V

Fail 26 Jul 2012 46,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil contaminated needs further investigation

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn and lipped on inner face but serviceable

large engine breather hose swollen out of shape

nearside rear tyre nail in centre tread puntured/195/55R16/87V

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 SVV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

DS09 SVV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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