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DV09 YGT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,734 mi
Last recorded134,734 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 YGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 134,734 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 134,695 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil low

Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,001 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front top mount slightly rough on rotation

oil residue on the engine

Fail 19 Feb 2018 120,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front top mount slightly rough on rotation

oil residue on the engine

Pass 16 Feb 2017 116,747 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroded, pads approx. 50% worn

puncture to offside rear tyre.

slight curb damage and perishing to various tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2016 109,482 miles

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

child seat

oil leaks

Fail 17 Feb 2016 109,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat

oil leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber dust covers loose

Fail 18 Feb 2015 99,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber dust covers loose

Pass 8 Feb 2014 89,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2014 89,495 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre treads getting low

cut in nearside front tyre tread

offside front tyre has slight damage on outer side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,130 miles

child seats fitted to osr and nsr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads appear low

Fail 20 Feb 2013 67,130 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seats fitted to osr and nsr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads appear low

Pass 21 Apr 2012 56,111 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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DV09 YGT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DV09 YGT, 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 YGT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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