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DV09 YYA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,464 mi
Last recorded112,464 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 112,464 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 112,464 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 98,102 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 98,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 82,703 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads, both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 82,703 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads, both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,747 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 71,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,149 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 68,141 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,662 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 60,662 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to step on inner tread band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 54,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are wearing thin and corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brakes are starting to wear thin

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,978 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 29,869 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,217 miles

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 YYA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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