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DE59 YGY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,406 mi
Last recorded117,406 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 YGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 117,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 107,359 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 107,356 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,822 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2022 97,146 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded / rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2022 97,144 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded / rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,915 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 92,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 91,341 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2019 88,176 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 88,176 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 85,367 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 85,367 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,568 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 81,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

eml on

Fail 16 Nov 2016 73,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

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

eml on

Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,646 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

covers and trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2014 53,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Nov 2013 46,262 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,376 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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DE59 YGY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE59 YGY, 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 DE59 YGY registered?

DE59 YGY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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