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DU09 YGO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,220 mi
Last recorded151,220 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 YGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 151,220 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 151,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 137,668 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount has slight play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 122,900 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 107,575 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 107,575 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,844 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,595 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 85,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,396 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,919 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 77,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP OUTER COVERS INSECURE

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,408 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 65,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,114 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,382 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover broken/loose

Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover broken/loose

Fail 30 Mar 2012 46,636 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,636 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 YGO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YGO, 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 YGO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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