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DS09 VVK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,087 mi
Last recorded162,087 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 VVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 162,087 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 161,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 145,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear door glass missing

Nearside mirror glass missing/unit not secure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 145,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear door glass missing

Nearside mirror glass missing/unit not secure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 135,681 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 135,680 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 195.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box heat shield insecure but not likely to fall

Pass 8 Oct 2020 133,647 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 133,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 129,973 miles

Both rear tyres perished 195/55/16

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 129,973 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On middle to rear pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Both front wiper blades dragging

Both rear tyres perished 195/55/16

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Timing chain noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2018 126,827 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 114,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced reflector cracked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 114,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced reflector cracked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 108,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 108,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 83,317 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 83,317 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,069 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 60,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,877 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,874 miles

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

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 VVK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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