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DV09 YGZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,385 mi
Last recorded105,385 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 YGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,385 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 105,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 96,846 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 96,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,053 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 83,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,732 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 72,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,710 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 65,710 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,810 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,978 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 52,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 47,334 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)

Fail 1 May 2015 47,334 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 1 May 2014 39,450 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 39,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 35,810 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 35,810 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 31,568 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YGZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YGZ, 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 YGZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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