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DV09 YFN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,392 mi
Last recorded105,392 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 YFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 105,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 104,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 104,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,468 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 101,468 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,895 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 92,125 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,497 miles

Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 26 Jul 2018 81,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 11 May 2017 71,964 miles

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Oil leak ()

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 66,217 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 58,326 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 50,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 41,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2012 32,695 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 May 2012 32,695 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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DV09 YFN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DV09 YFN, 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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DV09 YFN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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