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DA09 DYV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,395 mi
Last recorded106,395 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 DYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 106,395 miles

Coolant leak water pump/stat/ egr area/head

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre 17yrs old

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

coolant low

rattle on start up supect chain and oil light takes aprox 10 sec to go out

Pass 25 Sep 2025 102,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre 16yrs old 185/70r14

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

h/travel

possible coolant leak from pump area

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2025 102,988 miles

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

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

Front shockers corroded

Nearside Rear tyre 16yrs old 185/70r14

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

h/travel

possible coolant leak from pump area

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2024 99,961 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 15yrs old

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 99,959 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/70r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak egr or head gasket??

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

Nearside Front 15yrs old

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exh corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 97,014 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 97,103 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,178 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,004 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but cords not exposed 185/70/14

Fail 28 Sep 2020 86,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but cords not exposed 185/70/14

Pass 11 May 2019 80,860 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 80,860 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,926 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 77,926 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 72,338 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 15,384 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 63,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 55,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,405 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,703 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 36,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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 DYV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DYV, 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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DA09 DYV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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