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DS09 BYA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,926 mi
Last recorded134,926 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 BYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 134,926 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 134,926 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 132,078 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 128,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 125,697 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 121,146 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 116,301 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 116,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink top bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 103,759 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 103,759 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,752 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 90,723 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,630 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,243 miles

offside rear seat belt buckle slightly difficult to engage

Fail 28 Jul 2015 56,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside rear seat belt buckle slightly difficult to engage

Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 26,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,597 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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DS09 BYA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DS09 BYA, 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 DS09 BYA registered?

DS09 BYA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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