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DV09 YVW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,857 mi
Last recorded77,857 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 77,857 miles

Nearside Front shocker top mount slight play

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front subframe + rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 75,818 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 73,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,292 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,423 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,127 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 60,800 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,333 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 43,900 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 34,357 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,355 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 24,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 24,068 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 24,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 22,485 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 20,682 miles

Surface rust on front discs from vehicle standing over a long period of time.

Fail 10 Aug 2013 20,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Surface rust on front discs from vehicle standing over a long period of time.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,130 miles

Advise drivers side sill to floor section has been crushed

Offside 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 YVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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