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DV09 YTX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,934 mi
Last recorded120,934 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 YTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 120,934 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 120,931 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 117,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 105,060 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,408 miles

CENTRER EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON EFFORT

Non obligatory mirror damaged GLASS MISSING

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCE NEAR SIDE SLIGHTLY SLOW IN ACTION

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO SEATS NOT UPRIGHT POSITION

Fail 23 Jan 2023 91,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

CENTRER EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON EFFORT

Non obligatory mirror damaged GLASS MISSING

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCE NEAR SIDE SLIGHTLY SLOW IN ACTION

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO SEATS NOT UPRIGHT POSITION

Pass 23 Oct 2021 88,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 88,168 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 83,322 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 82,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 82,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 74,789 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Dec 2017 68,027 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 68,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 61,259 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 54,680 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,247 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 49,245 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,548 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,824 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,191 miles

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

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 YTX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YTX, 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 YTX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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