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DG09 YMU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,675 mi
Last recorded76,675 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 YMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 76,675 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 76,675 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,682 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 75,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2024 73,344 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 69,564 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 65,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 62,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR AND NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 62,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR AND NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FRONT AND REAR (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,859 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 58,555 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section box an join to back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 55,728 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,756 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and slight cut across tread

Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,792 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,497 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,091 miles

part worn tyres fitted to vehicle.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,817 miles

rear tyres side walls splitting

Pass 21 Apr 2012 30,939 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 YMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

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

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