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DA09 YCN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,425 mi
Last recorded107,425 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 107,425 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUBFRAME AND REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,079 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe and both lower arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 105,078 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe and both lower arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 101,684 miles

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

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 2 Aug 2022 97,684 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 97,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 94,204 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,063 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 75,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,647 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,719 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,641 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 YCN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DA09 YCN, 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 YCN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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