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DV09 YHK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 84,602 miles

Offside wiper poor

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 80,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 76,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

signs of head gasket failure engine oil mixture with coolant.

Pass 10 May 2022 74,372 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 74,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 70,022 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 May 2020 65,136 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 65,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 62,130 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 58,742 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 58,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,044 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers broken / loose on both rear shock absorbers

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 9 May 2016 52,211 miles

exhaust hangers slightly corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre tread area

Pass 11 May 2015 47,276 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 47,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/r tyre has been run flat - sidewall not seriously weakend

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,836 miles

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

Minor damage n/s/r sill area.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,329 miles

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

O/S/R upper positionlamp not working but still one either side functional, minor damage to n/s/r outer sill.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,011 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 29,011 miles

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

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 YHK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc 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 DV09 YHK, 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 YHK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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