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DN09 YWO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,404 mi
Last recorded112,404 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 YWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 112,404 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (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 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 111,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drivers door damaged but still operational

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked but view ok (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 101,735 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside door mirror glass damaged but still serviceable.

Fail 12 Nov 2021 101,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside door mirror glass damaged but still serviceable.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,120 miles

Offside Front top suspension mount has movement.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside door mirror glass damaged. but still serviceable.

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 98,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount has movement.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside door mirror glass damaged. but still serviceable.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,354 miles

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,976 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 79,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 68,287 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 68,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 56,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 56,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded and lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

all tyres perished/ cracking.

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

n/s and o/s front suspension top strut mounts have play.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 46,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded and lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

all tyres perished/ cracking.

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

n/s and o/s front suspension top strut mounts have play.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,098 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 35,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,089 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,953 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 19,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YWO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 YWO, 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 YWO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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