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DN09 YYE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,109 mi
Last recorded80,109 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 YYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 80,109 miles

both rear shockers corroded borderline

front subframe corroced

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/f coil spring incorrectly fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2023 80,108 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both rear shockers corroded borderline

front subframe corroced

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/f coil spring incorrectly fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 77,067 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge, not repairable ()

Fail 30 Jun 2022 77,065 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section is corroded and has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge, not repairable ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,004 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front subframe all over and around wishbone mountings advise attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2020 70,989 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 70,900 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,864 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front subframe and assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,873 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing on walls advise changing at earliest convienience

Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,984 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer rubber deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2016 48,153 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,952 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2014 42,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

mil light on

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,018 miles

mil light on

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,646 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 6 Aug 2012 29,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on outside edges

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 YYE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YYE, 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 YYE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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