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DS09 YXM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,371 mi
Last recorded92,371 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 YXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 92,371 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 May 2025 88,662 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2025 88,662 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 82,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 May 2024 82,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 77,098 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 77,098 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 70,597 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 70,597 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 May 2021 66,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake pads inner looks like getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,113 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 58,541 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 53,042 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 42,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,343 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,018 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,569 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,401 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 YXM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YXM, 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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DS09 YXM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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