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DU09 YCP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,767 mi
Last recorded98,767 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 YCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 98,767 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 98,767 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen nsf and osf (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 94,873 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 94,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 92,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 92,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2021 89,232 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2020 85,968 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,349 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,849 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 67,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 59,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

major oil leak

osr tyre 2mm

Fail 25 Mar 2016 59,910 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nsr bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

major oil leak

osr tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Mar 2015 53,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr shocker cover insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2015 53,169 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr shocker cover insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2014 43,919 miles

engine breather pipes split

fault on ns wiper mechanism

front reg plate poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2014 43,919 miles

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

engine breather pipes split

fault on ns wiper mechanism

front reg plate poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2013 35,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,287 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 27,287 miles

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

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 YCP 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 59.1%.

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

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