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DE09 BYM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,650 mi
Last recorded64,650 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 BYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 64,650 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 63,488 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 61,922 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 59,712 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 56,824 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 56,824 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 53,295 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small age cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small age cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 46,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small age cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small age cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,298 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 42,298 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 35,362 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 35,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 29,826 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 29,826 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and nearside. (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,725 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 21,050 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 21,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O\S wiper slightly worn

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 15,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 15,752 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 8,651 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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DE09 BYM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE09 BYM, 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 DE09 BYM registered?

DE09 BYM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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