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DV09 YSY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,617 mi
Last recorded99,617 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 YSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 99,617 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 98,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 90,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 83,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear badly corroded in parts

Pass 27 May 2020 77,830 miles

Exhaust badly corroded (Rear)

Fail 26 May 2020 77,826 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Exhaust badly corroded (Rear)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 69,990 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 69,986 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))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 65,917 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 60,954 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 56,058 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 51,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 51,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 41,632 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 32,780 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 24,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front ns tyre down to 3mm

reartyres down to 4mm

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 YSY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YSY, 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 YSY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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