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DG09 YMS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,242 mi
Last recorded90,242 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 YMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 90,242 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2024 90,242 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 86,130 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 82,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 82,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 77,699 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 77,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 71,478 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight tear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour o/s and n/s fronts (4.2.3 (a) (i))

access to the boot is through the rear seats

rear silencer outer skin is shailing

Fail 31 Oct 2020 71,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight tear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour o/s and n/s fronts (4.2.3 (a) (i))

access to the boot is through the rear seats

rear silencer outer skin is shailing

Pass 28 Nov 2019 66,023 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,230 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 53,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 49,075 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,876 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,647 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,322 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 YMS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YMS, 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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DG09 YMS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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