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DS09 VGC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,120 mi
Last recorded101,120 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 VGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 101,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 101,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 95,972 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 95,972 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 89,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 84,547 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 84,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 79,612 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 79,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 70,483 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,508 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,166 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 60,166 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 53,711 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,947 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 36,338 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 36,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 30,734 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

slight play in both anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,181 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 VGC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

DS09 VGC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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