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DU09 YLJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,158 mi
Last recorded127,158 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 YLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2024 127,158 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 116,783 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 116,614 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 108,391 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 108,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,418 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 94,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 89,714 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 89,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,722 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,704 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,037 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 79,037 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,507 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 72,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,139 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,507 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,788 miles

nearside rear tyre cracks in sidewall

offside rear tyre cracks in sidewall

Fail 8 Mar 2014 47,788 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracks in sidewall

offside rear tyre cracks in sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,572 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,115 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 YLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YLJ, 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 YLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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