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DU09 YCJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,815 mi
Last recorded123,815 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 123,815 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 119,223 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 115,530 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 112,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 112,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 104,935 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 98,929 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 98,929 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 93,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front windscreen wiper smearing

Offside Front headlight aim on the min requirements/adjuster screw is worn out

Oil leak, but not excessive around bottom half of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil and coolant on the min level

Pass 22 Feb 2019 87,951 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 86,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 82,105 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,372 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 77,372 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 71,801 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,876 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 59,766 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,579 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YCJ 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 YCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU09 YCJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DU09 YCJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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