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DA59 YXC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,958 mi
Last recorded93,958 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 YXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 93,958 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 87,961 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 86,350 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 86,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 83,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 83,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,289 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,626 miles

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

Rear both rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 4 Dec 2020 79,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,985 miles

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

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

service light on

Fail 2 Dec 2019 77,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

service light on

Pass 8 Dec 2018 75,280 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 75,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 70,010 miles

f/pads low , discs corroded

n/s/f top mount with movemnet

o/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint with movement

Pass 24 Nov 2016 63,869 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 63,869 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,963 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 57,763 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2013 47,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,919 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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DA59 YXC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA59 YXC, 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 DA59 YXC registered?

DA59 YXC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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