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DN09 RYV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,602 mi
Last recorded97,602 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 RYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 97,602 miles

Offside Rear Light unit lens damaged

Underside of bonnet corroded and holed

Fail 4 Feb 2026 97,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Light unit lens damaged

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

Underside of bonnet corroded and holed

Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,712 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 93,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 93,221 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 90,509 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 87,971 miles

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Fail 11 Jan 2022 87,971 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside headlight not fully secure

Fail 29 Jan 2021 84,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlight not fully secure

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 84,733 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded / holed both n/s and o/s and centre (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,982 miles

Nearside headlight not fully secure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 80,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlight not fully secure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,724 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 79,369 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 79,369 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,488 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 67,482 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 57,524 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 57,524 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 46,588 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 36,168 miles

wear to front brake discs and pads

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 RYV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RYV, 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 DN09 RYV registered?

DN09 RYV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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