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DV09 YMU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,659 mi
Last recorded40,659 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 40,659 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Nov 2024 39,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 36,466 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

slight corrosion to front coil springs

Fail 30 Apr 2012 29,360 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents 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)

front brake discs slightly lipped

slight corrosion to front coil springs

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 YMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YMU, 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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What year was DV09 YMU registered?

DV09 YMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is DV09 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV09 YMU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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