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DS09 VJK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,308 mi
Last recorded85,308 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 VJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 85,308 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 85,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 78,611 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2024 78,610 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 2 Oct 2023 72,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe bracket corroded and leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack ends corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded top end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner rack ends corroded

Offside Front internal door handle broken but can still be operated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded top end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil level just above minimum

rear heatshield insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 29 Sep 2023 72,559 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe bracket corroded and leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack ends corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded top end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner rack ends corroded

Offside Front internal door handle broken but can still be operated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded top end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil level just above minimum

rear heatshield insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,262 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 56,262 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,883 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,063 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,804 miles

inner front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 42,803 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

inner front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,576 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 38,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,281 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,190 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 27,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,326 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 13,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2012 3,829 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 VJK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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