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DA09 YWJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,860 mi
Last recorded85,860 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 YWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 85,860 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened CAR IS UNSAFE FOR USE ON THE ROAD RECOMMEND RECOVERY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury WING MIRROR COVER MISSING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 83,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s /corroded / (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s /dust cover/ (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 80,224 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,520 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 77,000 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 76,997 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,395 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 74,395 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,487 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,896 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 68,891 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint on back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 65,350 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,596 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 52,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,070 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 43,496 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 25 Jul 2014 43,496 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 27 Dec 2013 38,565 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 35,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 27,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,886 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 YWJ 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 61.9%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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