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DU09 YEB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,352 mi
Last recorded132,352 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 YEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 132,352 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear rear light unit loose but not likely to fall off

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 132,352 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box not connected to exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear rear light unit loose but not likely to fall off

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 129,740 miles

Both sides handbrakes could do with attention only just met requirements

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 129,740 miles

Both sides handbrakes could do with attention only just met requirements

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 123,524 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 123,524 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 117,772 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 117,759 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced engine bed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced engine bed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 112,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced engine bed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced engine bed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,890 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 103,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 99,155 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 99,155 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,693 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 93,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,042 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,215 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 76,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,890 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2012 41,814 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 YEB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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