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DG09 YKY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,218 mi
Last recorded49,218 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 YKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 49,218 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 49,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 44,149 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 32,304 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 32,302 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 27,998 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 27,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 23,994 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 23,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,015 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 16,037 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,174 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 9,942 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DG09 YKY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG09 YKY, 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 DG09 YKY registered?

DG09 YKY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is DG09 YKY safe to buy?

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