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DU09 VYN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,279 mi
Last recorded108,279 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 VYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 108,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 108,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 102,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 99,508 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 99,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 97,716 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc condition poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front brake pad wear low advise investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak from exhaust around flexi pipe area advise customer to monitor (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s rear shock absorbers dust cover faulty advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wear thread depth low advise change (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre wear low inner edge strongly advise change

Fail 12 Aug 2023 97,716 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc condition poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front brake pad wear low advise investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction upstream lamda sensor giving incorrect reading causing eml light to come on during test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits upstream lamda sensor was slightly blocked causing incorrect readings for emissions (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak from exhaust around flexi pipe area advise customer to monitor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight aim was too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s rear shock absorbers dust cover faulty advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wear thread depth low advise change (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre wear low inner edge strongly advise change

Pass 18 Jun 2022 93,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 89,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,024 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 80,279 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 80,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,963 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 64,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,366 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 57,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,632 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,597 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 44,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 38,791 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 38,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,058 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Fail 28 Feb 2012 34,058 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 front tyre outer wall damage

nearside rear upper side light not working

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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DU09 VYN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU09 VYN, 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 DU09 VYN registered?

DU09 VYN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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