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DN09 YYR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,716 mi
Last recorded132,716 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 132,716 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 121,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Both Edges of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Also Various Small Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 111,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 102,613 miles

Both rear bump stops broken and perished, shock guards loose

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

Offside Front Wheel hard to turn by hand

Fail 6 Jul 2021 102,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear bump stops broken and perished, shock guards loose

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

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

Offside Front Wheel hard to turn by hand

Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,920 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust middle box outer skin slight corrosion

Rear Lower Shock absorber casings - slight surface corrosion - O/S & N/S

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jun 2020 94,920 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust middle box outer skin slight corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber casings - slight surface corrosion - O/S & N/S

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Renewed on test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,922 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust centre box outer skin slight corrosion - NOT blowing

Rear Lower Shock casing -slight corrosion NO seepage fluid

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jun 2020 94,922 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust centre box outer skin slight corrosion - NOT blowing

Rear Lower Shock casing -slight corrosion NO seepage fluid

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Replace during test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 87,808 miles

Central Rear Middle box corroded outer skin

Nearside Rear Exhaust box/pipe corrosion

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between centre & rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,668 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 78,666 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 72,220 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,973 miles

rear shocker absorbers are soft

Fail 13 Jun 2016 66,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear shocker absorbers are soft

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,993 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 60,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,034 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Jul 2012 31,907 miles

advise front brake pads very low

advise front tyres @ 3mm

advise oil level low

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 YYR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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