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DG59 YWN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,480 mi
Last recorded148,480 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 YWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 148,480 miles

Items removed from drivers' foot well because likely to obstruct brake pedal

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

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 13 Oct 2022 148,480 miles

Items removed from drivers' foot well because likely to obstruct brake pedal

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 14 Oct 2021 135,230 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

some play nearside top strut mounts

Pass 25 Sep 2020 129,019 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 118,578 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 118,576 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 106,280 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 106,277 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 91,132 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 73,380 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,877 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,206 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 50,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 37,050 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DG59 YWN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG59 YWN, 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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DG59 YWN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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