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DU09 YDT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,765 mi
Last recorded93,765 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 93,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 93,764 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 93,739 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2024 87,746 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2024 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,412 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 80,371 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by suspension mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 72,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 72,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 57,935 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 57,935 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 53,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 45,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 43,177 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 43,177 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 38,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn low & uneven tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 38,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn low & uneven tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,874 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 32,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,259 miles

noise when turning not found when testing

Pass 26 Jul 2014 21,835 miles

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

Unable to see front brakes fully with wheels on pads appear to be getting low.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 21,835 miles

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)

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

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

Unable to see front brakes fully with wheels on pads appear to be getting low.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 15,880 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 15,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 14,292 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 11,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,396 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 YDT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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