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DU59 YWR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,903 mi
Last recorded115,903 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 YWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 115,903 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 109,196 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 109,188 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 103,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 103,740 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 92,757 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 92,757 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,571 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 75,169 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2018 67,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 66,995 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 58,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 51,795 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 43,693 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 31,997 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,069 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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DU59 YWR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWR, 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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DU59 YWR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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