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DN09 YAE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,174 mi
Last recorded111,174 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 YAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 111,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 111,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Where Lower Arm Bolted In (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 104,757 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 95,454 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 88,553 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 88,553 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Sub-frame corroded/damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 81,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of driven on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak

Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 63,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,857 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 568,193 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides replaced (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 50,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,425 miles

cut in thread on both front tyres

Fail 15 Jun 2015 44,425 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cut in thread on both front tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,391 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,875 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 34,875 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 29,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,160 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 YAE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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