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DS14 YBY

2014 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,289 mi
Last recorded73,289 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Corsa48,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 YBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 73,289 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 73,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 64,820 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 64,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 60,596 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 60,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 58,109 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 55,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has crack, close to the legal limit.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 53,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low, 3mm.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 45,068 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 36,256 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 36,256 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,039 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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DS14 YBY is a 2014 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 48,163 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 DS14 YBY, 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS14 YBY registered?

DS14 YBY is a 2014 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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