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DN09 VYY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,063 mi
Last recorded105,063 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 VYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 105,063 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 97,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 90,826 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 83,863 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 83,847 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 75,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured borderline (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 65,397 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 65,395 miles

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

Engine breather pipe split

Pass 17 Dec 2019 56,265 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 56,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 43,540 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 29,881 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 18,155 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 10,899 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 7,276 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 3,946 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 3,617 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 VYY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DN09 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

DN09 VYY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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