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DV09 YTF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,618 mi
Last recorded102,618 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 102,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,292 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 6 Jan 2024 98,286 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,433 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 93,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 93,230 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda reading high. (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust flexi joint broken.

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 91,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 88,552 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension movement wear

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

Pass 25 May 2018 86,487 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2018 86,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2017 70,906 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 70,906 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 61,992 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 55,327 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 50,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 May 2014 50,688 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to near side rear seat preventing a full inspection of the seat belt

Pass 9 May 2013 42,966 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 42,966 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 34,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

clutch pedal rubber misssing

front brake imbalance

n/s/r upper side lamp not working

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 YTF 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 68.4%.

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

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