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DS09 VNJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,204 mi
Last recorded116,204 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 VNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,204 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 106,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 98,981 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 96,403 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 96,403 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe leaking excessively (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 93,294 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,516 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 89,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort and noise from wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,406 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 84,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,182 miles

Both front McPherson strut top mounts have play but not excessive

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 78,182 miles

Both front McPherson strut top mounts have play but not excessive

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,230 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 68,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to back box join (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,274 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,362 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,797 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 35,625 miles

osf tyre wearing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,673 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 VNJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 VNJ, 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 VNJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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