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DU09 YBC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,286 mi
Last recorded47,286 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 YBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,286 miles

Front stut top mountings slight movement

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,459 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 39,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,985 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 35,985 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,144 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 33,144 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 28,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,399 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,548 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 24,531 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 YBC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

DU09 YBC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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