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DV09 YPY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,375 mi
Last recorded180,375 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 180,375 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2025 173,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 173,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 165,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 157,331 miles

N/S/F tyre on 4mm tread

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 157,331 miles

N/S/F tyre on 4mm tread

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 149,603 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 149,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 143,129 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 143,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 137,696 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 134,420 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 134,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 127,164 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Top mount has slight play (2.7.4)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 127,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Top mount has slight play (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,154 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 119,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 105,061 miles

Coolant low.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and stepped.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and stepped.

Fail 17 May 2016 105,061 miles

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

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

Coolant low.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and stepped.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and stepped.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,660 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 86,660 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge and wearing outer edge

Pass 8 May 2014 75,410 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 May 2013 60,403 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 60,403 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 43,709 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 YPY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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