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DN09 KYE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,677 mi
Last recorded138,677 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 KYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 138,677 miles

Offside Front slight play on inner rack drumstick

Pass 16 Mar 2024 122,473 miles

Subframe corroded and has been repaired

back box outer skin corroded

front fuel pipes appear damp - no leak

Fail 3 Apr 2023 122,453 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested sub frame holed (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe near wishbone (holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 114,955 miles

wear nearside front anti roll bar link arm

wear to all 4 tyres on inner edges both front close to legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2021 107,444 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 107,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 100,639 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 100,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 89,055 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 89,055 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheel bolts missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,787 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Rear exhaust corroded

Both Nearside tyres on legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,995 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,208 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,053 miles

front brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust corroded

wipers worn

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,635 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner & out edges

Fail 24 Jun 2013 43,635 miles

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

Offside 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)

near side front tyre wearing on inner & out edges

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,636 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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DN09 KYE 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 70.6%.

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 DN09 KYE, 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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DN09 KYE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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