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DV09 YWO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,708 mi
Last recorded110,708 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 110,708 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 110,690 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 103,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 103,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 95,827 miles

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

Front and rear number plat ends loose

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (195/5516) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front macpherson strut upper bearing has increase lifting

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

handbrake travel high but still has reserve

Fail 5 Oct 2022 95,811 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front and rear number plat ends loose

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (195/5516) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front macpherson strut upper bearing has increase lifting

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

handbrake travel high but still has reserve

Pass 11 Sep 2021 87,084 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,369 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 82,369 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 73,378 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 73,378 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2017 67,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 57,988 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 48,079 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 39,496 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 34,966 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,949 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 30,939 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YWO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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