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DG09 YLM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,168 mi
Last recorded94,168 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 YLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 94,168 miles

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

Offside Rear axle bush not fully located but no excessive movement

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 94,163 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear axle bush not fully located but no excessive movement

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,926 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,309 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,339 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 57,698 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 29,874 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 56,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 56,012 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2015 56,012 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 54,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s windscreen wiper split

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s windscreen wiper split

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s windscreen wiper split

Fail 17 Apr 2014 45,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s windscreen wiper split

Pass 20 Apr 2013 36,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Apr 2013 36,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 28,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YLM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG09 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

DG09 YLM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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