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DS09 YXP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,433 mi
Last recorded145,433 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 YXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 145,433 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Backbox outer skin corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 145,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Backbox outer skin corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 123,448 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,976 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 113,958 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside bald 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corrodded and peeling

engine auxillary belt deteriorated

engine sump corrodded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 101,515 miles

Rear back box outer skin tatty

slight play in both front upper strut top mounts

Pass 16 Nov 2019 91,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear damper dust cover/bump stop split

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both no plate lights dim

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2019 91,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear damper dust cover/bump stop split

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both no plate lights dim

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

front tyres worn inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2018 79,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

front tyres worn inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 65,948 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Fail 2 Dec 2017 65,756 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,551 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 57,551 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,883 miles

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 48,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,844 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,129 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,409 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 YXP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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