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DS09 VSJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,882 mi
Last recorded115,882 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 VSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 115,882 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 110,102 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 107,301 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 107,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central exhaust box baffle loose

Engine oil level critically low

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 104,134 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 101,692 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 101,691 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake fluid slightly low

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,279 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 95,274 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,068 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 87,441 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,033 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 74,417 miles

child seat fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 74,417 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 64,848 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,226 miles

N/s/r tyre worn low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,244 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,709 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 VSJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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