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DN09 YYM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,683 mi
Last recorded120,683 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 YYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 120,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2024 120,683 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2023 116,021 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2022 110,956 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 110,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2021 106,783 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 101,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 101,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 87,426 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 87,426 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,895 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2018 80,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 74,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 69,612 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 69,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine has serious oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2015 59,813 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2014 49,906 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2013 37,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,640 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 30,610 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 YYM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YYM, 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 YYM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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