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DS09 YXR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,742 mi
Last recorded95,742 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 YXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 95,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 95,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 87,186 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 78,141 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,703 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear back box outer cover corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 65,248 miles

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

exhaust outer skin back box rusting

Fail 1 Apr 2019 65,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust outer skin back box rusting

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,314 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre bald on both edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,630 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 51,630 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,342 miles

font discs inner face outer edge corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Feb 2015 47,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

font discs inner face outer edge corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,544 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 34,811 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,811 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 34,605 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

edges of tyres wearing low

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 YXR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS09 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

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

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