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DV09 YMM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,170 mi
Last recorded105,170 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 105,170 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 105,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 97,308 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,663 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 79,844 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,465 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 75,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 70,893 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between tread

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread

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

Fail 11 May 2017 70,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between tread

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread

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

Pass 11 May 2016 66,305 miles

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

Rear both tyres have slight cracking between treads

engine oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 66,305 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres have slight cracking between treads

engine oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 61,250 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 May 2015 61,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 May 2014 56,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 May 2014 56,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2013 50,642 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 50,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,917 miles

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

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

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

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 YMM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YMM, 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 YMM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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