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DU09 YBY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,493 mi
Last recorded79,493 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 YBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 79,493 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 185/70r14 88t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 185/70r14 88t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,470 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 185/70r14 88t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 185/70r14 88t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 76,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 185/70r14 88t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 185/70r14 88t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse lamp inop

Pass 16 Oct 2023 74,373 miles

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

reverse light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2022 71,810 miles

Rear Both, shock dust covers loose

Reverse light inop

Fail 5 Oct 2022 71,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Both, shock dust covers loose

Reverse light inop

Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,954 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 68,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,362 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,468 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 60,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear shock dust covers detached

Pass 31 May 2017 57,281 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,645 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion at front subframe

Fail 3 Jun 2016 53,645 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion at front subframe

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,200 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY OUTER EDGE ( 185/70X14 STEPPED TREAD )

SLIGHT CORROSION INNER FACES FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,471 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,969 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,602 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 YBY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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 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 YBY registered?

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

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