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DV09 YVM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,673 mi
Last recorded73,673 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 YVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 73,673 miles

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))

nearside & offside rear shock absorber casings corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2025 70,848 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 70,848 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bad Connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 68,009 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front nearside & offside - suspension macpherson strut top bearing noisy when rotated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 65,523 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

damage to offside rear outer sill

exhaust flexible section is deteriorating

Fail 29 Mar 2023 65,463 miles

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

damage to offside rear outer sill

exhaust flexible section is deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2022 62,364 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorating

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators are slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract ON THE LIMIT

Fail 1 Apr 2022 62,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust flexi section deteriorating

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators are slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract ON THE LIMIT

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,086 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides bump stops and dust covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 59,086 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides bump stops and dust covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 56,613 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 56,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 54,413 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 54,413 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 52,595 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 50,546 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 50,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 45,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2016 45,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 42,364 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 206,517 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 35,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2013 35,237 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 31,126 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 31,126 miles

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

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 YVM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 YVM, 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 YVM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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