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DV09 YVE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,562 mi
Last recorded96,562 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 YVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 96,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 92,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 92,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 88,358 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 88,357 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 84,463 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 84,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 79,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 75,316 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 71,588 miles

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

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

brake fluid bit dark in colour

Pass 9 May 2019 67,696 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 67,690 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces poor-pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 62,434 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 56,757 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 56,757 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 51,146 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,389 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 44,375 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 38,782 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,539 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 33,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 29,443 miles

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

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 YVE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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