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DU09 YGP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 107,615 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 107,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 101,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 101,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Dec 2023 97,949 miles

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

Fail 26 Dec 2023 97,949 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 77,626 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 75,551 miles

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

Front both side slily play

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

Fail 3 Jan 2022 75,551 miles

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

Front both side slily play

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 72,604 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 72,604 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 57,972 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 6 Jul 2019 57,972 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 May 2018 50,308 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 50,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 37,650 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 37,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre perished & cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,811 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 27,807 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 24,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2015 24,178 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 20,870 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 17,655 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 14,162 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YGP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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