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DU09 YGW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,824 mi
Last recorded213,824 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 213,824 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 213,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 192,925 miles

Engine and gearbox wet with oil

Pass 29 Mar 2019 16,706 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes perishing

Both front tyres are wearing on both edges and are worn close to the legal limit

Engine wet with oil

Fail 27 Mar 2019 168,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Both front bottom arm rear bushes perishing

Both front tyres are wearing on both edges and are worn close to the legal limit

Engine wet with oil

Pass 27 Mar 2018 146,791 miles

Front both anti roll bar links worn

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Mar 2018 146,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front both anti roll bar links worn

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads wearing low unevenly

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Mar 2017 125,641 miles

front wipers smearing

eml on

engine oil leaks

16% imbalance across front axle

offside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars

Fail 28 Mar 2017 125,641 miles

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

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

16% imbalance across front axle

eml on

engine oil leaks

front wipers smearing

offside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars

Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,822 miles

eml on

nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism faulty

oil residue on engine

Fail 29 Mar 2016 106,822 miles

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

both rear tyres very poor condition and close to legal limit

eml on

nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism faulty

oil residue on engine

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,462 miles

eml light on

Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,335 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,913 miles

Both front brake discs worn/lipped.

Brake fluid level slightly low.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall scuffed and slightly damaged.

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight smeer from N/S wiper blade and blade slightly split.

Slight smeer from O/S wiper blade and blade slightly split.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,351 miles

rear wiper blade missing.

slight cracking to rear tyres.

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 YGW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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