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DN59 YFG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,712 mi
Last recorded77,712 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 YFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 77,712 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 77,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 70,155 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 68,179 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak sump area ? top up or service as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 68,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak sump area ? top up or service as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,025 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,798 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 58,798 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 54,329 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,173 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,408 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 42,408 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,749 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,049 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 31,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,848 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 24,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,035 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 19,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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DN59 YFG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DN59 YFG, 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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DN59 YFG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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