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DA09 YVC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,654 mi
Last recorded89,654 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 YVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 89,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 89,654 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

1.5L Oil top up

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 83,933 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 83,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 77,933 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,636 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 72,636 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 68,867 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 68,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 66,176 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 61,417 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 54,213 miles

Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tearing between treads (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,124 miles

rear tyres perished

wipers smear screen

Pass 29 Jun 2013 36,692 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking between treads

Fail 29 Jun 2013 36,692 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking between treads

Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,934 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 25,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YVC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DA09 YVC, 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 YVC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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