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DU09 YCL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,025 mi
Last recorded118,025 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 118,025 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 116,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 114,454 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 111,900 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 111,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,066 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 110,066 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 106,832 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 106,826 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 103,540 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,198 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 98,198 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,056 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 75,056 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,482 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 64,482 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,944 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,632 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 42,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,533 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Mar 2012 34,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

both front tyres wearing low

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 YCL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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