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DU09 YBO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,976 mi
Last recorded113,976 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 YBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 113,976 miles

Damage to nearside rear

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 113,976 miles

Damage to nearside rear

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 108,519 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 108,519 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 102,953 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Damage to rear of vehicle

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 97,555 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 97,555 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 91,494 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear damage to vehicle

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

play in both strut tops

Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,906 miles

front subframe corroded

front tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre worn low and cracking

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,835 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear body damage

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,454 miles

Nearside Rear body damaged

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 77,454 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear body damaged

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,006 miles

Nearside Rear Lower body damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 2.07% (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower body damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear and offside body damaged

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 63,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 5.64 % co (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear and offside body damaged

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Upper oil leak<switch?>

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear damage to door

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,180 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,489 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2013 31,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,278 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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DU09 YBO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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