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DS09 VKZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,595 mi
Last recorded60,595 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 60,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 54,558 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror slightly loose ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 49,028 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 41,976 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 41,976 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 32,873 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 28,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 17/09 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 17/09 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 23,506 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 23,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,471 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 20,469 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 16,897 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 14,076 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 11,223 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 8,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 8,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 5,823 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 3,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 3,788 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 VKZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VKZ, 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 VKZ registered?

DS09 VKZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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