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DU59 YTS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 YTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 96,280 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))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 91,856 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2023 88,895 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2022 85,486 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 85,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 82,704 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 82,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 78,586 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,465 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 75,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,568 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 68,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 30 Sep 2017 60,585 miles

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

Front Nearside & Offside brake disc's slightly corroded.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside 3mm and perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 60,585 miles

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

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

Front Nearside & Offside brake disc's slightly corroded.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside 3mm and perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,536 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,611 miles

both front tyres showing early signs of wear on edges (not within measured area)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,564 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 40,564 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,571 miles

offside front foglamp insecure

offside headlamp top fixing bracket broken

Fail 26 Sep 2013 31,571 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front foglamp insecure

offside headlamp top fixing bracket broken

Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,155 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 24,147 miles

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

slight wear/ridge both front brake discs

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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DU59 YTS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc 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 DU59 YTS, 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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What year was DU59 YTS registered?

DU59 YTS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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