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DN09 YBS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,191 mi
Last recorded77,191 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 YBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 77,191 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe and attached suspension parts corroded

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 77,191 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe and attached suspension parts corroded

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded. center box heavily

Pass 11 Apr 2023 67,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded. center box heavily

Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,367 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 65,367 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,435 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 58,451 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 54,620 miles

front tyres perished.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,714 miles

All tyres slight perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,289 miles

rear tyres perished and out of shape.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,052 miles

rear tyres perishing.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 40,052 miles

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

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 3 Apr 2015 36,404 miles

front tyres low on tread.

Fail 3 Apr 2015 36,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres low on tread.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,741 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 31,741 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YBS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YBS, 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 YBS registered?

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

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