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DA59 YXY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

83,029 mi
Last recorded83,029 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 YXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 83,029 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 83,029 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 78,102 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 78,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 75,828 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 73,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 69,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 66,050 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 66,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 59,872 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 59,872 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 56,811 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 52,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 47,248 miles

Offside Front indicator faded

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

brake pedal pad worn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2015 47,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front indicator faded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pedal pad worn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,719 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 35,764 miles

centre rear seat belt only tested as child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear

Pass 6 Dec 2012 28,036 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 28,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YXY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DA59 YXY, 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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DA59 YXY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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