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DG09 YLO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,140 mi
Last recorded72,140 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 YLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 72,140 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 72,140 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,788 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 68,912 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 67,321 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 67,321 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,679 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 64,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 64,059 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,136 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 62,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,255 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 55,255 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,702 miles

Rear both rear tyres 2mm tread

Rear both sides slight cracks in sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,832 miles

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,379 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 32,199 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,199 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,853 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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DG09 YLO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

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

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