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DN09 YYW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,861 mi
Last recorded135,861 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 YYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 135,861 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 132,930 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2025 132,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2024 125,548 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 119,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 112,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 105,431 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 98,183 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 98,180 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,556 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,098 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 83,098 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,031 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 73,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,035 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2014 46,640 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,511 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,715 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 YYW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

DN09 YYW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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