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DN09 YZC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,594 mi
Last recorded96,594 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 YZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 96,594 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 96,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,637 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 94,637 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,706 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 88,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,963 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,032 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 68,032 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 54,581 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,115 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 51,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 47,914 miles

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

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

offside front tyre on 3mm tread depth.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 47,914 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm tread depth.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,348 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,348 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,049 miles

small bulge in near side rear inner side of tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2012 27,049 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

small bulge in n/s/r tyre inner side wall (recommend monitouring / replacement)

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 YZC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

DN09 YZC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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