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DA09 DYC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,908 mi
Last recorded118,908 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 DYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 118,908 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 112,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 109,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 105,140 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 105,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 98,947 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 97,287 miles

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)

Fail 24 May 2017 97,287 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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)

Pass 26 May 2016 94,352 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 94,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 18 May 2015 81,696 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 81,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 68,457 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 68,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 57,716 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2013 57,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2012 42,531 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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DA09 DYC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA09 DYC, 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 DA09 DYC registered?

DA09 DYC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for DA09 DYC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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